The Devil Is An Ass
by Ben Jonson

The Devil Is An Ass Book Cover
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Readers have mixed feelings about this Ben Jonson play. While many appreciate its humor and cleverness, some find it lacking compared to Shakespeare and not very funny when read. Overall, the clever satire and complex characters receive praise, whereas the play's length and complexity draw some criticism.

Cleverly written and amusing Engaging satire on society Unique and entertaining characters Can be overstuffed and confusing Not as funny when read

Synopsis

A great neglected comedy by the great Elizabethan/jacobean playwright.

Publication

Publisher Nick Hern Books
Year 1996
Binding Paperback
Edition New edition
Pages 128
Language English
ISBN-13 9781854592682
ISBN-10 1854592688

The Devil Is An Ass is a British play written by Ben Jonson and published by Nick Hern Books (1996).

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