The Alchemist

Ben Jonson

⏱ 8 minDrama

While the master is away, three rogues run a confidence racket from his empty house, promising each greedy dupe the philosopher's stone or a magic marriage, until it all explodes. Jonson's fast, brilliant comedy of con-artists.

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