Ben Jonson

By Brinsley Nicholson, Charles Harold Herford, Ben Jonson

Book Overview

The book ""Ben Jonson"" by G. Gregory Smith is a comprehensive biography of the life and works of the famous English playwright, poet, and literary critic, Ben Jonson. The book provides a detailed account of Jonson's early life, his education, his literary career, and his personal relationships. The author explores Jonson's literary achievements, including his plays, poems, and critical works, and examines his impact on the literary world of his time. The book also delves into Jonson's political and social views, as well as his personal struggles and controversies. Through extensive research and analysis of primary sources, the author presents a nuanced and insightful portrait of one of the most influential figures in English literature. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of Ben Jonson or the literary history of the English Renaissance.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: 1162946792
• ISBN13: 9781162946795
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"