“True melancholy breeds your perfect fine wit.”
Quote by Ben Jonson
Work
The works of Ben Jonson: With notes critical and explanatory, and a biographical memoir
The Works of Ben Jonson is a scholarly compilation that brings together Jonson's literary contributions. The volume features detailed annotations to elucidate the text, and provides insight into Jonson's life and work through a biographical account. 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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