Ben Jonson, English poet, playwright, and critic (died 1637)

Ben Jonson

English playwright, poet, and actor (1572–1637)

Benjamin Jonson was an English playwright, poet and actor. Jonson's artistry exerted a lasting influence on English poetry and stage comedy. He popularised the comedy of humours; he is best known for the satirical plays Every Man in His Humour (1598), Volpone, or The Fox, The…