#English_literature #Ben_Jonson
Benjamin Jonson (c. 11 June 1572 - c. 16 August 1637[2]) was an English playwright and poet, whose artistry exerted a lasting impact upon English poetry and stage comedy. He popularised the comedy of humour. He is best known for the satirical plays.
He is generally regarded as the second most important English dramatist, after William Shakespeare, during the reign of James.
25 авг 2019