Comedy of humours, a dramatic genre most closely associated with the English playwright Ben Jonson from the late 16th century.
Ben Jonson's birth name is Benjamin Jonson.
Ben Jonson Journal was created in 1993.
The play "Every Man in His Humour" was written by English playwright Ben Jonson in 1598. It is one of Jonson's early works and is considered a classic of English Renaissance comedy.
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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Dryden praised Ben Jonson as a playwright for his skill in character delineation, his use of language, and his ability to capture human nature accurately in his plays. Dryden also admired Jonson's wit and humor, his mastery of satire, and his willingness to tackle moral and social issues in his works. Overall, Dryden viewed Jonson as a significant figure in English drama due to his innovative approach to theatrical storytelling.
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
Ben Jonson.