Ben Jonson Series
June 11, 1572 – August 6, 1637
Benjamin Jonson, a contemporary of William Shakespeare, was a towering figure of English Renaissance drama, poetry, and acting. He is renowned for his sharp satirical plays and his exquisite lyric poems. Possessing an immense breadth of knowledge and a penchant for lively debate, Jonson profoundly influenced the playwrights and poets of the Jacobean and Caroline eras with his unique voice and style.






