In this series, a contemporary poet selects and introduces a poet of the past. By their selection of verses and by the personal and critical reactions they express in their introductions, the selectors offer a passionate and accessible introduction to some of the greatest poets in history. Ben Jonson (1572-1637) was born in London, and became a leading poet, playwright and essayist of the Elizabethan age. In 1598he killed an actor in a duel but escaped hanging by pleading benefit of the clergy, and by 1616 had re-established enough Court favour to be awarded a pension by James I - in effect making him the first Poet Laureate.
| ISBN: | 9780571226795 |
| Publication date: | 7th April 2005 |
| Author: | Ben Jonson |
| Publisher: | Faber & Faber |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 208 pages |
| Series: | Poet to Poet |
| Genres: |
Poetry by individual poets |