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The rivalry between poets Horace and Crispinus unfolds in ancient Rome, highlighting the competitive nature of the literary and theatrical world in Jacobean London. Through satire, the play critiques the ambitions and pretensions of artists seeking fame in the court of Emperor Augustus, reflecting the social dynamics and artistic struggles of the time.
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The Poetaster, or His Arraignment, Ben Jonson
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- The Poetaster, or His Arraignment
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ben Jonson
- Publisher
- Culturea
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 198
- ISBN13
- 9791041989904
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Poetry
- Description
- The rivalry between poets Horace and Crispinus unfolds in ancient Rome, highlighting the competitive nature of the literary and theatrical world in Jacobean London. Through satire, the play critiques the ambitions and pretensions of artists seeking fame in the court of Emperor Augustus, reflecting the social dynamics and artistic struggles of the time.