“Force works on servile natures, not the free.”
Quote by Ben Jonson
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Works: Collated with all the former editions, and corrected with notes critical and explanatory
This book is a definitive compilation of the author's writings, featuring corrections and enhancements from earlier publications. It includes critical and explanatory notes that provide insight into the text and its context. more
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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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