The Alchemist: A Critical Reader

ISBN-13: 9781441154156 / Angielski / Twarda / 2013 / 272 str.

Erin Julian

Opis

Described by Coleridge as having one of the three most
perfectly constructed plots in literary history, The Alchemist is a
play that is strikingly modern in its cynicism.This guide, with new essays by leading
scholars, provides a comprehensive survey of major issues in the contemporary
study of the play and points to new avenues for critical exploration. Throughout the book, chapters explore such issues as: - The play's critical reception from the Restoration to the 21st century. - The performance history of the play, from Jonson's own time through to recent
productions.
- Key themes in current scholarship, from issues of gender to Jonson's use of
scatological humour.
The Alchemist: A Critical Guide also includes a complete guide to
resources available on the play - including critical editions, online resources
and an annotated bibliography - and how they might be used to aid both the
teaching and study of Jonson's comedy.