The Works of Ben Jonson with Notes, Critical and Explanatory and a Biographical Memoir V2

The Works of Ben Jonson with Notes, Critical and Explanatory and a Biographical Memoir V2 is a literary collection of the works of the famous English playwright and poet, Ben Jonson. The book includes a comprehensive selection of Jonson's plays, poems, and other literary works, along with detailed notes and critical analysis to help readers better understand and appreciate his writing. Additionally, the book includes a biographical memoir of Jonson's life, providing readers with insight into his personal experiences and the historical context in which he wrote. This volume is the second in a series of collections of Jonson's works and is an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the literary history of England.1873. Volume Two of Three. Edited by Lt. Colonel Francis Cunningham. Dramatist, poet, scholar and writer of court masques, Ben Jonson was the leading literary figure during the reign of King James I. Jonson was known as an avid scholar of Latin and Greek, and his mastery of the classics, the high-spirited buoyancy of his plays and the brilliance of his language have earned him a reputation as one of the great playwrights in English literature. Jonson was appointed court poet in 1605, and became a writer of court masques-elaborate spectacles that involved music, dancing, and pageantry. Contents of the Second Volume: The Alchemist; Catiline His Conspiracy; Bartholomew Fair; The Devil Is An Ass; The Staple of News; The New Inn; or, The Light Heart; The Magnetic Lady; or, Humours Reconciled; A Tale of a Tub; The Sad Shepherd; or, a Tale of Robin Hood; Mortimer His Fall; The Case is Altered; and Entertainments. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417944676, 1417944692.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.