The Devil is an Ass by Peter Happe

The Devil is an Ass by Peter Happe

Benjamin Ben Jonson was born in June, 1572. A contemporary of William Shakespeare, he is best known for his satirical plays; Volpone, The Alchemist, and Bartholomew Fair, and his equally accomplished lyric poems. A man of vast reading and a seemingly insatiable appetite for controversy, including time in jail and a penchant for switching faiths, Jonson had an unparalleled breadth of influence on Jacobean and Caroline playwrights and poets. In 1616 Jonson was appointed by King James I to receive a yearly pension of 60 to become what is recognised as the first official Poet Laureate. He died on the 6th of August, 1637 at Westminster and is buried in the north aisle of the nave at Westminster Abbey. A master of both playwriting and poetry his reputation continues to endure and reach a new audience with each succeeding generation.

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ISBN 13	9780719030901
ISBN 10	0719030900
Title	The Devil is an Ass
Author	Peter Happe
Series	The Revels Plays
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Manchester University Press
Year published	1999-12-21
Number of pages	256
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