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Timon of Athens: ‘Nothing Emboldens Sin So Much as Mercy’ artwork
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Timon of Athens: ‘Nothing Emboldens Sin So Much as Mercy’

The History Of European Theatre by Philip Rowe

May 11, 202634:49Society & Culture

Episode 215: Last time Ben Jonson regained his stride in the public theatre with his comedy ‘Volpone’, an at moments sparkling satire of greed and avarice. Just about the only parallel I can draw between this and Shakesp...