A revised and expanded edition of A Ben Jonson Companion, this resource encapsulates the life, times, and work of Jonson. Entries in this volume include all of Jonson's writings, as well as key figures in his life, from contemporary writers to actors who performed in his plays...
Friend and rival of Shakespeare, Ben Jonson was one of the most learned and interesting men of his age. Throughout his fascinating life, he served not only as a bricklayer but also a soldier, an adventurer, an actor, a poet, and a playwright. The breadth of his experiences, acquaintances,...