A Study of Ben Jonson

""A Study of Ben Jonson"" is a literary criticism book written by Algernon Charles Swinburne that explores the life and works of the English playwright, Ben Jonson. Swinburne delves into Jonson's plays, poems, and other literary works, analyzing them in terms of their themes, style, and historical context. The book also examines Jonson's influence on the literary world and his contribution to the development of English drama. Swinburne's analysis is highly detailed and insightful, making this book a valuable resource for scholars and students of English literature. Overall, ""A Study of Ben Jonson"" provides a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of one of the most important literary figures of the Renaissance era.1889. The poet Swinburne is one of the very few, since the days of Raleigh and Sidney, to come from the aristocracy. He was also well-known for his sexual proclivities and debauched lifestyle. Of his many collections of verse, the first book of Poems and Ballads is the most important, containing many of his best (and some of his most sensational) poems. This volume is one of Swinburne's literary criticisms, focusing on Ben Jonson, seventeenth century dramatist, poet, and wit. Contents: Comedies, Tragedies and Masques; Miscellaneous Works; and Discoveries. 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.