ASIN: B0738VSHPY
Publisher: Amazon.com Services LLC
Pages: 251
This is an easy-to-read retelling on Ben Jonson's classic comedy "The Alchemist," whose theme is the love of money.In this retelling, as in all my retellings, I have tried to make the work of literature accessible to modern readers who may lack the knowledge about mythology, religion, and history that the literary work’s contemporary audience had. — 1.1 —In the year 1610, Face and Subtle were in the midst of an argument in a room in Lovewit’s house. Subtle was arguing that he deserved a bigger share of the profits, and Face was strenuously objecting. Face, who had a notable beard, was wearing a Captain’s uniform, and he had drawn his sword. Subtle was carrying a vial of liquid. A worried Doll Common was also in the room.Face threatened, “Believe it, I will.”Subtle responded, “Do your worst. I fart at you.”He turned around, bent over, and farted.Doll, worried that passersby would hear ...
