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“Soul of the age! The applause! delight! The wonder of our stage!”

Quote by Ben Jonson

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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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