Overview
Masques, Epigrams and Underwoods: The Works of Ben Jonson V8 is a collection of poems and plays by the famous English playwright and poet, Ben Jonson. This volume contains some of Jonson's most well-known works, including his celebrated masques, which were elaborate theatrical productions that combined music, dance, and poetry. The book also includes a selection of Jonson's witty and satirical epigrams, which were short poems that often poked fun at the social and political issues of his time. Additionally, the volume features a number of Jonson's underwoods, which were short, pastoral poems that celebrated the beauty of nature. Overall, Masques, Epigrams and Underwoods provides a comprehensive overview of Jonson's poetic and dramatic output, showcasing his versatility and skill as a writer.1816. Part Eight of Nine. Dramatist, poet, scholar and writer of court masques, Ben Jonson was the leading literary figure during the reign of King James I. Jonson was known as an avid scholar of Latin and Greek, and his mastery of the classics, the high-spirited buoyancy of his plays and the brilliance of his language have earned him a reputation as one of the great playwrights in English literature. Jonson was appointed court poet in 1605, and became a writer of court masques-elaborate spectacles that involved music, dancing, and pageantry. The book of Epigrams contains, in the poets own words, the ripest of his studies. Underwoods is part of Jonson's nondramatic poetry. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: Ben Jonson
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jul 26, 2004
- | Number of Pages: 468 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1432621416
- | ISBN-13: 9781432621414
