Died: 6-Aug-1637
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Ben Jonson's birth name is Benjamin Jonson.
Ben Jonson Journal was created in 1993.
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
"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.
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Ben Jonson
Ben Jonson's son, Benjamin, died in 1620 at a young age, likely from a fever, although the exact cause is not definitively recorded. His death deeply affected Jonson, who expressed his grief in his poetry. The loss of his son was a significant personal tragedy for the playwright and poet, influencing his later works and reflections on life and death.
Ben Jonson's full name is Benjamin Jonson. He was an English playwright, poet, and actor, active during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Jonson is best known for his plays, such as "Volpone" and "The Alchemist," as well as for his influence on the development of English drama.
Westminster, London, England
11th June 1572
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