🟡 Devil is an Ass (Full Audiobook) | Ben Jonson
An inferior devil, Pug, asks Satan to send him to Earth to tempt men to Evil. But when Pug arrives in 1616 London and sets himself at the Squire Fabian Fitzdottrel, he finds Fabian currently beset by con men, cheats, connivers, thieves, villains, and seductresses - a delightful mix of cunning crimi…
Volpone, or, The Fox-Ben Jonson
"Volpone, or, The Fox" by Ben Jonson is a sharp and satirical exploration of greed, deception, and the folly of human ambition. Set in Renaissance Venice, the play follows the cunning Volpone, who feigns illness to manipulate those around him into vying for his fortune. This timeless tale serves as…
Every Man Out of His Humour-Ben Jonson
"Every Man Out of His Humour" by Ben Jonson is a sharp and witty exploration of human folly, where the playwright cleverly critiques the follies of his contemporaries through a mix of comedic situations and memorable characters. This enduring work delves into themes of identity, perception, and the…
The Alchemist: ‘No Country’s Mirth is Better Than Our Own’
Episode 234:
In 1610 Ben Jonson was penning what is often considered to be his most comic of comedies. Johnson was well into his middle age, being thirty-eight years old in 1610 and had several years of producing masques for the court behind him, but with the initial failure of ‘Epicene’ the prev…
#242 - Anthology: poems on being a parent
An episode from 1/31/24: Tonight, as a companion to last episode of poems on being a child, I read a handful of poems about being a parent:
“Morning Song,” by Sylvia Plath (1932-1963)
“Child Crying Out,” by Louise Glück (1943-2023)
“First Snow” read by Louise Glück (audio from here)
“This…
Poems for Company - September 28, 2026
“Unrequited Love (Part Three)”: Three poems written by men reveal curious responses to the phenomenon of being rejected in love. Then we close with a female poet witnessing the consequences of romantic rejection for various men she knows. Michael Drayton, Sonnet #61–“Since there’s no help” (1619)…
64: Something Familiar
Look closely at any Halloween witch, and you’ll find a little creature perched beside her: a black cat, a toad, an owl watching over the cauldron. But long before they were decorations, familiars were evidence. This week, we kick off our October Month of Witches with the strange and unsettling hist…
The Alchemist as a Plague Comedy: A Conversation with Kay Daly
Episode 235:
Last time I took a first look at ‘The Alchemist’ where Ben Jonson mixed farcical comedy with satire and more serious commentary on the society of the 1610s. The play is notable, among other things, for having the time of plague as it’s setting. It is, I think, the only play from that t…
Devil is an Ass-Ben Jonson
"Devil is an Ass" by Ben Jonson is a sharp and witty exploration of human folly, showcasing the complexities of desire, deception, and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters. This enduring work delves into themes of ambition and the consequences of one's actions, making it as relevant today as …
Devil is an Ass-Ben Jonson
"Devil is an Ass" by Ben Jonson is a sharp and witty exploration of folly and deception, showcasing the playwright's keen insight into human nature. This satirical comedy delves into themes of ambition, morality, and the absurdities of societal norms, making it a timeless reflection on the human co…
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