Ben Jonson's career began in 1597 when he held a fixed engagement in the "e;Admiral's Men"e;, and although he was unsuccessful as an actor, his literary talent was apparent and he began writing original plays for the troupe. Jonson had a knack for absurdity and hypocrisy, a trait that made him immensely popular in the 17th century Renaissance period. It is known that Shakespeare's company produced several of Jonson's plays, Shakespeare himself appearing in "e;Every Man in His Humour"e; (1598).
The play was Jonson's first major success, written in the style of "e;humour plays"e;, a genre of comedy originated by George Chapman. In it, Jonson targets some of his favorite topics for satire: education, love, poetry, and social classes. As each major character represents a different issue, the play transforms into a depiction of everyday Renaissance life, and a scathing social commentary on the problems that plagued it.
| ISBN: | 9781420916973 |
| Publication date: | 1st January 2011 |
| Author: | Jonson, Ben |
| Publisher: | Neeland Media LLC |
| Format: | Ebook |
Ben Jonson's career began in 1597 when he held a fixed engagement in the "e;Admiral's Men"e;, and although he was unsuccessful as an actor, his literary talent was apparent and he began writing original plays for the troupe. Jonson had a knack for absurdity and hypocrisy, a trait that made him immensely popular in the 17th century Renaissance period.
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Every Man in His Humour was written by Jonson, Ben and published by Neeland Media LLC
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