The Alchemist: A Critical Reader

The eponymous alchemist of Ben Jonson's quick-fire comedy is a fraud: he cannot make gold, but he does make brilliant theatre. The Alchemist is a masterpiece of wit and form about the self-delusions of greed and the theatricality of deception. This guide is useful to a diverse assembly of students and scholars, offering fresh new ways into this challenging and fascinating play. Read More

The eponymous alchemist of Ben Jonson's quick-fire comedy is a fraud: he cannot make gold, but he does make brilliant theatre. The Alchemist is a masterpiece of wit and form about the self-delusions of greed and the theatricality of deception. This guide is useful to a diverse assembly of students and scholars, offering fresh new ways into this challenging and fascinating play. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 180 Day Rental: $20.45 (Expires Jun 23, 2025) 365 Day Rental: $23.59 (Expires Dec 25, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $31.45 Title: The Alchemist: a Critical Reader by Erin Julian; Helen Ostovich Publisher: Bloomsbury UK Print ISBN: 9781441154156, 1441154159 eText ISBN: 9781441176257 Edition: 2013 1st edition Format: EPUB eBook	$20.45 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ