Ben Jonson
Benjamin Jonson was an English poet, playwright, and dramatist. Jonson's artistry exerted a lasting influence on English poetry and stage comedy. He popularised the comedy of humours; he is best known for the satirical plays Every Man in His Humour (1598), Volpone, or The Fox, The Alchemist (1610), and Bartholomew Fair (1614), and for his lyric and epigrammatic poetry.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- London
- Educated at
- Westminster School
- Awards
- 🏆 honorary doctorate
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Timeline
1572
Born
Birth1637
Died
Death
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