Ben Jonson. Edited With Introd. and Notes by Brinsley Nicholson and C.H. Herford

<p>This edition of Ben Jonson's works edited by Brinsley Nicholson and C.H. Herford offers a comprehensive look into the writings of one of the most important playwrights and poets of the English Renaissance. Jonson a contemporary of Shakespeare is renowned for his comedies tragedies and masques which provide invaluable insights into the social political and cultural landscapes of Elizabethan and Jacobean England.</p> <p> Nicholson and Herford's meticulous editing brings Jonson's rich language and complex characters to life making this an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts of English literature. Explore the wit and satire of plays like Volpone and The Alchemist and delve into the poetic beauty of Jonson's masques. This collection stands as a testament to Jonson's enduring legacy and his profound influence on the development of English drama and poetry.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>