X. The Broken Compass

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter 3
2. Contents 7
3. Preface 9
4. I. Definitions 19
5. II. The Functions of Metaphorical Language 37
6. III. Jonson on Metaphor 51
7. IV. Transchanged World 63
8. V. Volpone 70
9. VI. The Alchemist 114
10. VII. ‘Epicoene’ 161
11. VIII. The Last Plays 178
12. IX. Language Such As Men Do Use 213
13. X. The Broken Compass 225
14. Bibliography 241
15. Index 249