Ben Jonson

By Brinsley Nicholson, Charles Harold Herford, Ben Jonson

Book Overview

Ben Jonson by G. Gregory Smith is a biography of the life and works of the famous English playwright and poet, Ben Jonson. The book provides a detailed account of Jonson's life, from his early years growing up in London to his rise to fame as a playwright in the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. Smith explores Jonson's literary career, discussing his most famous works such as Volpone, The Alchemist, and Bartholomew Fair, as well as his lesser-known plays, poems, and masques. The book also delves into Jonson's personal life, including his relationships with other writers and intellectuals of the time, such as William Shakespeare and John Donne. Throughout the biography, Smith analyzes Jonson's writing style and the themes that emerge in his works, such as the corruption of society, the nature of power, and the role of art in society. The book also examines the historical and cultural context in which Jonson lived and worked, providing a rich and nuanced portrait of this important figure in English literature. Overall, Ben Jonson by G. Gregory Smith is a comprehensive and engaging biography that will appeal to anyone interested in the life and works of this influential writer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428617183
• ISBN13: 9781428617186
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"