Masques at Court

Masques at Court: The Works of Ben Jonson V7 is a book that features the works of the famous English playwright and poet, Ben Jonson. Specifically, this volume focuses on Jonson's masques, which were elaborate and highly stylized performances that were popular in the courts of the English monarchs during the early 17th century. These masques often featured music, dance, and elaborate costumes, and were designed to entertain and impress the royal court.The book includes a selection of Jonson's most famous masques, including The Masque of Blackness, The Masque of Queens, and The Masque of Oberon. Each masque is presented in its entirety, along with extensive notes and commentary that provide historical context and explain the various symbols and references used in the performances.In addition to the masques themselves, the book also includes an introduction that provides an overview of Jonson's life and career, as well as an analysis of the role of masques in the courtly culture of the time. Overall, Masques at Court: The Works of Ben Jonson V7 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of English theater and the cultural significance of courtly entertainment during the early modern period.1816. Part Seven 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. Many of his early masques were created in partnership with architect Inigo Jones, who designed elaborate stage sets for the performances. Among the most attractive of his masques maybe mentioned the Masque of Blackness, the Masque of Beauty, and the Masque of Queens. 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.