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First performed in 1610, Ben Jonson’s play The Alchemist is celebrated for its clever plot and incisive portrayal of 17th‑century London’s social life. The comedy revolves around charlatan alchemists exploiting the ambitions of those surrounding them, exposing human folly and the excesses of courtly ambition. It remains a staple of English theatre and is often cited as one of Jonson’s finest works.
First publish date: 1903
Genre: Drama & Plays/Comedy Plays
Authors: Ben Jonson
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