“I have no urns, no dusty monuments; No broken images of ancestors, Wanting an ear, or nose; no forged tales Of long descents, to boast false honors from.”
Quote by Ben Jonson
Work
The Complete Plays: The alchemist. Catline, 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 shepard; or, A tale of Robin Hood. The case is altered. Glossary
The book is a comprehensive compilation of various plays, including 'The Alchemist,' 'Catline, 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 shepard; or, A tale of Robin Hood,' 'The case is altered,' and a glossary for reference. more
Author
Ben Jonson
Ben Jonson, a renowned English playwright and poet, was born on June 11, 1572, and died on August 6, 1637. His works have had a profound impact on the development of drama, and he is considered one of the greatest English playwrights, second only to Shakespeare. more
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