Masques, Epigrams and Underwoods: The Works of Ben Jonson Part Eight

By Ben Jonson

Book Overview

Masques, Epigrams and Underwoods: The Works of Ben Jonson V8 is a comprehensive collection of literary works by the renowned English playwright and poet, Ben Jonson. The book features a wide range of Jonson's literary works, including masques, epigrams, and underwoods. Masques are a form of dramatic entertainment that were popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, often featuring elaborate costumes, music, and dance. Jonson was known for his skill in writing masques, and this collection includes several of his most famous works, such as The Masque of Queens and The Masque of Blackness.Epigrams are short, witty poems that often satirize social or political issues. Jonson was a master of the epigram form, and this collection includes many of his most memorable and biting works.Underwoods are a type of poetry that Jonson wrote later in his career, often reflecting on his own life and experiences. These poems are deeply personal and introspective, and provide a fascinating glimpse into Jonson's own thoughts and feelings.Overall, Masques, Epigrams and Underwoods: The Works of Ben Jonson V8 is an essential read for anyone interested in the literary history of England, and a must-have for fans of Ben Jonson's work.1816. Part Eight of Nine. Dramatist, poet, scholar and writer of court masques, Ben Jonson was the leading literary figure during the reign of King James I. Jonson was known as an avid scholar of Latin and Greek, and his mastery of the classics, the high-spirited buoyancy of his plays and the brilliance of his language have earned him a reputation as one of the great playwrights in English literature. Jonson was appointed court poet in 1605, and became a writer of court masques-elaborate spectacles that involved music, dancing, and pageantry. The book of Epigrams contains, in the poets own words, the ripest of his studies. Underwoods is part of Jonson's nondramatic poetry. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1417930578
• ISBN13: 9781417930579
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"