Epicoene; Or, The Silent Woman

The book explores the life and contributions of Benjamin Jonson, an influential English playwright and poet known for shaping the comedy of humours. His notable works include satirical plays such as Every Man in His Humour, Volpone, The Alchemist, and Bartholomew Fair, alongside his lyric and epigrammatic poetry. Regarded as the second most significant English dramatist after Shakespeare during the reign of James I, Jonson's artistry has left a lasting legacy on both poetry and stage comedy.