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Ben Jonson was a Reinaissance poet, playwright, actor, and contemporary of William Shakespeare. He wrote satires exposing the flaws of and drawing humor to humankind and politics. His poetry was that of the Cavalier style and he was known was the "father" of Cavalier poets such as Sir John Suckling and Robert Herrick.
He influenced the development of English literature by providing exemplary Cavalier poetry and standing as the epitome of a Cavalier poet. His satirical comedies contributed significantly to the development of post-Restoration plays and in 1623 a historian dubbed him as the best and most polished English poet.
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Ben Jonson was an important playwright and poet in the English Renaissance. He is known for his satirical and moralistic plays such as "Volpone" and "The Alchemist," which critiqued social norms and institutions of his time. Jonson was also a prominent figure in literary circles and helped shape the development of English drama.
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What is the birth name of Ben Jonson?
Ben Jonson's birth name is Benjamin Jonson.
When was Ben Jonson Journal created?
Ben Jonson Journal was created in 1993.
What has the author BEN JONSON written?
BEN JONSON has written: 'The New Inn: Or, The Light Heart' -- subject(s): Accessible book 'Ben Jonson - Five Plays' 'Conversations of Ben Jonson with William Drummond of Hawthornden' -- subject(s): Accessible book 'The Alchemist' -- subject(s): Accessible book
What is Ben Jonson's On My First Song classified as?
"On My First Son" by Ben Jonson is classified as an elegy, which is a type of poem that laments the death of a person. In this case, Jonson is mourning the death of his young son.
Was ben jonson a metaphysical poet?
Yes
Who wrote volpone?
Ben Jonson
When was ben jonson born?
11th June 1572
Who wrote a poem on shakespeare wife?
Ben Jonson.
What inspired ben jonson to write poems?
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Where was Ben Jonson born?
Westminster, London, England
A neoclassicist who wrote satiric comedies was Ben?
Jonson
Was Ben Jonson Friend of Shakespeare?
discuss the question I'll tell you. .......... We know that Ben Jonson was a close friend of Shakespeare, because Ben Jonson discussed talked at length about Shakespeare (both as a man and as a writer) in 'Discoveries' (a sort of blog that Jonson published late in life) and in his 'Conversations with William Drummond of Hawthornden' (a record of several conversations he had with a Scottish friend). Jonson's most famous comment about Shakespeare is that he 'loved the man (this side idolatry)'. After Shakespeare's death, when his colleagues John Heminge and Henry Condell assembled a complete plays (The First Folio - Shakespeare never published a collected edition during his lifetime) they asked Ben Jonson to write the dedicatory poem. (Ben Jonson: 'To the Reader' - First Folio). There are many other testimonies to Jonson's close friendship with Shakespeare. But Jonson's own words are the best evidence.
