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This volume presents the collected dramatic and poetic works of Ben Jonson, one of the most significant playwrights of the English Renaissance period. The collection encompasses his celebrated comedies and tragedies, as well as his poetry, demonstrating his mastery of wit, classical learning, and theatrical craft. Included with the works is a biographical memoir that provides an account of Jonson's life and career, offering context for understanding his contributions to English literature. Jonson was a contemporary of Shakespeare and was known for his satirical plays and elaborate court entertainments during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries.
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