Bartholomew Fair

A Comedy and Satire Classic by the author Ben Jonson.Bartholomew Fair: A Comedy by English author Ben Jonson is a classic book of comedy and satire first published in 1631. A celebrated comedy and satire classic, filled with humor, irony, and social criticism, it tells the story of a diverse group of characters who visit the annual fair in Smithfield, London.Sneak Peak“He was a playwright, a poet, a critic. He had challenged the conventions of the stage, the expectations of the audience, the authority of the state. He had written a contract between himself and his spectators, demanding their fair and honest judgment. He had created a play within a play, a fair within a fair, a world within a world.”SynopsisBartholomew Fair: A Comedy is a play by Ben Jonson that satirizes the people and society of London through the characters and events of the fair. The play is also a meta drama, a play about theatre, that explores the author's contract with the audience.A Stunning ReprintWe take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original author's publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence.This title is one of the best comedy and satire classics, filled with wit, wisdom, and wonder. This title will make an excellent gift to the comedy lover or the Ben Jonson fan in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you can get started reading this book in no time.