Author: Jonson, Ben
Synopsis:
In the city of Venice, a cunning and wealthy man named Volpone devises an elaborate scheme to amass even more wealth. Pretending to be on the brink of death, he entices various greedy individuals to offer him extravagant gifts in hopes of becoming his sole heir. As the plot unfolds, deceit, manipulation, and hilarious misunderstandings ensue, revealing the true nature of human greed and the lengths people will go to satisfy their desires.
Genres: Comedy, Satire, Drama
Themes: Greed, Deception, Morality, Social Critique
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