Alan C. Dessen's Johnson's Moral Comedy asks the question about the character of Ben Jonson's comedies: were they sentimental or were they didactic and moralistic comedies? Dessen's groundbreaking text remains significant for its contribution to early conversations about Jonsonian comedy, as well as its contribution to the practice of ethical criticism of literature. In his close readings of Jonson's plays, he offers a model of engaging in such critical practice.
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Alan C. Dessen's Johnson's Moral Comedy asks the question about the character of Ben Jonson's comedies: were they sentimental or were they didactic and moralistic comedies? Dessen's groundbreaking text remains significant for its contribution to early conversations about Jonsonian comedy, as well as its contribution to the practice of ethical criticism of literature. In his close readings of Jonson's plays, he offers a model of engaging in such critical practice.
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Book. Octavo; pp 256; Good; dark blue/brown illustrated spine with gilt text; no jacket; cloth has wear to corners; slightly bumped corners; noticeable wear to spine edges; sturdy boards; text block shows light foxing to exterior; deckled fore edge; interior clean; NOTE: Shelved in Room X, Case #5.2. 1324838. FP New Rockville Stock.
