Poetaster

<p>Poetaster is a satirical comedy by Ben Jonson first performed in 1601. Set in ancient Rome during the reign of Augustus the play follows the literary and personal conflicts of various poets and playwrights. Jonson uses the setting to satirize his contemporaries and critics engaging in a war of wit and words that mirrors the theatrical rivalries of his time.</p> <p>The play offers a fascinating glimpse into the literary landscape of the early 17th century providing sharp commentary on the art of poetry and the pretension of artists. Known for its complex language and layered allusions Poetaster remains a significant work in English dramatic literature offering both historical insight and enduring comedic value.</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>