The Comical Satire Of Every Man Out Of His Humor: Reprinted From Linge's Quarto Of 1600

By Ben Jonson

Book Overview

The book ""The Comical Satire of Every Man Out of His Humor: Reprinted from Linge's Quarto of 1600"" by Ben Jonson is a comedic play that satirizes the behavior of people who are out of sync with their natural inclinations or ""humors."" The play was originally published in 1600 and has been reprinted in this edition from the original Linge's Quarto. The play is set in London and follows the lives of various characters, each of whom represents a different ""humor"" or personality type. The characters include a melancholy man, a braggart soldier, a miserly merchant, and a foolish courtier, among others. The play explores their interactions with each other and the absurd situations that arise from their conflicting personalities.The play is written in a style that is both witty and satirical, with Jonson using humor to comment on the social and political issues of his time. It is a work of social commentary that is still relevant today, as it skewers the foibles and follies of human behavior in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.Overall, ""The Comical Satire of Every Man Out of His Humor"" is a classic work of English literature that is both entertaining and insightful. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of comedy and satire, as well as those who enjoy a good laugh.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432648268
• ISBN13: 9781432648268
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"