Literary notes about evert (AI summary)
In literature, the word "evert" is employed to denote the action of overturning, a meaning that is vividly brought to life in Ben Jonson’s works. For instance, in "Every Man in His Humor" [1] and "The Alchemist" [2], Jonson uses "evert" to evoke the dramatic reversal or upending of both literal and metaphorical states. This precise use underscores not only the physical act of inverting but also suggests deeper shifts in circumstances, highlighting the transformative impact of the events within his plays.