The Alchemist: Ben Jonson

Written in the context of plague in London, The Alchemist’s plot and language are deeply concerned with speed and speculation.
Date Published: 1 March 2019
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Contributors: Emma Smith
In Collection(s): Ben Jonson, Shakespeare’s Contemporary dramatists
Keywords: Ben Jonson, the alchemist
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