Benjamin Jonson (c. 11 June 1572 – 18 August [O.S. 6 August] 1637) was an English playwright and poet. Jonson's artistry exerted a lasting influence on English poetry and stage comedy.

Apr 11, 2012 · Ben Jonson 1572-1637) was an early modern playwright whose popularity rivaled that of Shakespeare or Marlowe. He spent multiple stints in prison, wrote masques in which the Queen of England and Prince of Wales performed, and was crowned England's first poet laureate.

When William Shakespeare was acting for the Lord Chamberlain’s Men he took one of the lead roles in the poet and playwright Ben Jonson’s Every Man in his Humour. Jonson published his collected works in 1616.

Jan 1, 2025 · Ben Jonson was an English Stuart dramatist, lyric poet, and literary critic. He is generally regarded as the second most important English dramatist, after William Shakespeare, during the reign of James I.

Ben Jonson was considered a well-regarded English poet, playwright, and dramatist of distinction whose talents were in league with and rival to “The Bard” himself, William Shakespeare.

Ben Jonson, dramatist and poet, is the only person buried in an upright position in Westminster Abbey. He was born on 11th June 1572.

List of Ben Jonson plays with descriptions, including any musicals by Ben Jonson, playwright. This Ben Jonson plays list includes promotional photos when available, as well as information about co-writers and Ben Jonson characters.

Poet Ben Jonson was a towering figure among the English writers of the late 16 th and early 17 th centuries. Although William Shakespeare is now regarded as the most significant writer of the time, and indeed, of all time, Jonson dominated the playwriting scene during that period.

Dec 7, 2016 · The poet and playwright Ben Jonson (1572–1637) was exceptionally concerned with literary posterity. His most ambitious publication was the folio collection of his Works that appeared 400 years ago this year.

Ben Jonson, Renaissance Dramatist, Playwright, and Poet, Competitor to William Shakespeare. Writer of Masques, Plays, Poetry, and Epigrams. Life, works, and resources.