{"product_id":"alchemist-by-ben-jonson-9780785841722","title":"Alchemist","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst performed in 1610, \u003ci\u003eThe Alchemist\u003c\/i\u003e was part of a quartet of comedies known for their wit, brilliant dialogue, and shrewd caricatures. Thought to be Jonson's best comedy, \u003ci\u003eThe Alchemist\u003c\/i\u003e follows the satirical trail of deception when the gentleman Lovewit leaves his London home due to the plague, leaving behind his servant, Face, who endeavours to dupe all manner of folks—and relieve them of their funds—with the aid of fellow con artists. What ensues is a brilliant depiction of human folly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComplete and unabridged, with an introduction by Felix E. Schelling and a timeline of the life and times of Ben Jonson, this elegantly designed, jacketed hardcover edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Alchemist\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362508521708,"sku":"9780785841722","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21573293482467.jpg?v=1772885551","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/alchemist-by-ben-jonson-9780785841722","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}