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Contemporary contexts of Jonson's 'The Devil Is an Ass.' (Ben Jonson's play)
- Source :
- Comparative Drama. Summer, 1992, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p140, 37 p.
- Publication Year :
- 1992
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Abstract
- 'The Devil Is an Ass' is a satirical play written by Ben Jonson in reference to current events in England during 1616. It refers to drainage proposals, Alderman Cockayne's speeches and commercial project, Spanish influences on the court of King James and the debate on judicial conduct. Jonson was also influenced by a contemporary play by George Ruggle, 'Ignoramus,' a university comedy.
- Subjects :
- English drama -- 17th century AD
Arts, visual and performing
Literature/writing
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Details
- ISSN :
- 00104078
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- Comparative Drama
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.12573813