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Answer for the clue "Ben Jonson comedy ", 7 letters:
volpone

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Volpone , written in 1949–52 to a libretto by Alfred Perry based on the play by Ben Jonson , was George Antheil 's third opera . It was first performed in Manhattan in 1953 at the Cherry Lane Theatre .

Usage examples of volpone.

Volpone had reason to believe that Stillworth now nursed dictatorial ambitions through his covert leadership of the ultra-right-wing American Rangers, which no one was supposed to know about.

Alex Volpone reflected on the whirlwind events which had buffeted his life since his last meeting with Patt, Stillworth, and the others.

Eyeing Volpone and Stillworth speculatively as he turned toward the door, Patt departed with a curt nod.

Senator Stillworth heaved his bulk upright, studying Volpone from beneath bushy brows.

Lewellyn found a photo of Alessandro Volpone standing somberly, eyes closed, head bowed, at the graveside services for Leonard Colo, his business manager and lifelong friend.