Publisher's Synopsis
Epicoene or The Silent Woman is a play written by the English playwright Ben Jonson, first performed in 1609. The play is a comedy that satirizes the vices and follies of the society of the time, particularly the obsession with fashion and the desire for social status. The plot revolves around a wealthy old man named Morose, who is fed up with the noise and chatter of the world around him. He decides to marry a woman who is completely silent, but soon discovers that his plan has backfired when he realizes that his new bride is actually a man in disguise. The play is filled with witty dialogue, clever wordplay, and humorous situations, and is considered one of Jonson's most successful works. It has been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times, and is still performed today.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.
