Cynthia's Revels; Or, The Fountain of Self-Love

The life and work of Benjamin Jonson highlight his significant influence on English poetry and stage comedy, particularly through his popularization of the comedy of humours. Renowned for his satirical plays such as Every Man in His Humour, Volpone, The Alchemist, and Bartholomew Fair, Jonson's contributions have earned him recognition as the second most important English dramatist after Shakespeare during the reign of James I. His lyric and epigrammatic poetry further showcase his artistic prowess and lasting legacy.