Listen to The Alchemist, narrated by the talented volunteers at LibriVox, as they bring to life Ben Jonson's timeless tale. With an overall rating of 2.3 out of 5, this audiobook is three hours and seven minutes of pure entertainment.
When an outbreak of the plague forces Lovewit, a gentleman of London, to flee to the countryside, his trusted butler Jeremy is left in charge of his house. Little does Lovewit know that Jeremy has more in mind than just house-sitting. Seizing the opportunity, Jeremy assumes the persona of 'Captain Face' and embarks on a journey of deceit and trickery, with the help of his partner-in-crime Subtle, a cunning conman, and Dol Common, a prostitute.
In The Alchemist, Jonson fearlessly satirizes the foolishness, arrogance, and vices of mankind, particularly our susceptibility to greed. No one is spared from Jonson's biting wit, as he ruthlessly mocks human weaknesses and our tendency to fall for false advertising and miracle cures. One prime example is Sir Epicure Mammon, a character who dreams of eternal youth and sexual conquests, falling victim to his own desires.
This tale delves into the dark underbelly of a bustling city like London, where everyone is seeking an advantage over one another. Our trio of con-artists - Subtle, Face, and Dol - may think they are clever schemers, but they are ultimately undone by the very weaknesses they exploit in their unsuspecting victims.
Join us on this audio adventure, as we uncover the consequences of human greed and the never-ending pursuit of personal gain. The Alchemist, as narrated by LibriVox Volunteers, is a mesmerizing tale that will leave you questioning the true nature of humanity.
