The Alchemist, 1612
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About this book
Samuel Taylor Coleridge said of Ben Jonson's _The Alchemist_ that it had one out of the three most perfect plots in literature. This play, with its sharp portrayal of human folly, is considered by many to be Jonson's best comedy. First performed 1610, its popularity has endured to this day.
Reader Profile
3.5/5 · 81 readers · 254 pages · ≈ 4 h 42 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read The Alchemist, 1612?
About ≈ 4 h 42 m — 254 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Alchemist, 1612?
254 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Alchemist, 1612?
It sits on the Drama, Fiction shelves.
Is The Alchemist, 1612 in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does The Alchemist, 1612 take place?
It is set in London (England).
Who wrote The Alchemist, 1612?
Ben Jonson.
Where can I read The Alchemist, 1612 online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library
Setting
London (England)