Volpone (The Fox) is a gentleman who pretends to be on his deathbed after a long illness in order to dupe three men who aspire to inherit his fortune. 'Volpone' ('The Sly Fox') is a comedy play by English playwright Ben Jonson first produced in 1605-06,
... drawing on elements of city comedy and beast fable. A merciless satire of greed and lust, 'Volpone' is recognised as one of Jonson’s major works.
Volpone (The Fox) is a gentleman who pretends to be on his deathbed after a long illness in order to dupe three men who aspire to inherit his fortune. 'Volpone' ('The Sly Fox') is a comedy play by English playwright Ben Jonson first produced in 1605-06, drawing on elements of city comedy and beast fable. A merciless satire of greed and lust, 'Volpone' is recognised as one of Jonson’s major works.
