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Jonson, Benjamin [Ben] (1572–1637), poet and playwright, was born on 11 June 1572, probably in or near London. He was of Scottish descent, and retained a keen interest in the country of his forebears.
- Early Life
- Education
- Married Life and Tragedy
- Death
- Some Important Facts of His Life
- His Career
- His Style
- Some Major Works of Ben Johnson
- Ben Johnson’s Impact on Future Literature
- Famous Quotes
Benjamin Johnson is known as Ben Johnson in the literary world. He was born on 11th June in 1572, in Westminster, London. Sadly, his father died soon after his birth. His mother re-married a bricklayer to raise her children. He spent his early years in Westminster with his mother and stepfather. The povertyand problems he faced in the early years l...
Despite experiencing poverty, Ben attended St Martin’s Lane, followed by Westminster School, where the famous antiquary, William Camden, became his mentor and a friend. His friendship, combined with William’s intellectual ideas, peeps through Johnson’s literary style. After completing his graduation in 1589, Ben decided to attend Oxford University....
After being established as a dramatist, he married Ann Lewis in 1594 at a church near London Bridge. Although the union was unhappy, yet the couple had three children whom Johnson outlived. Their daughter, Mary Johnson, died in infancy in 1593. Later in 1603, their eldest son died of Bubonic plague. His son’s death inflicted a never-ending pain upo...
Ben Johnson led a traumatic life. The early demise of his father and later his children made him experience the worst of his life. Though he survived all these obstacles, his health began to decline in 1620. It was during that time the “Tribe of Ben” was founded, but a series of setbacks affected his health. He overcame every obstacle and produced ...
He is considered the second most important English dramatist after Shakespeare.His work, The Alchemist, is considered one of the three perfect plotsin literature.Although he did not receive higher education, yet he is considered a leading figure in history.Ben Johnson, a great literary figure, successfully pursued two careers in life, first as a bricklayer and later as a poet and writer. Initially, after graduation, he assisted his stepfather in his trade. He also served in the military and went to Flanders. After his return in 1594, he joined a theatrical company in London as an actor and playwright...
Ben Johnson, a great influential poet, and dramatist inspired generations with his writing style and intellectual ideas. Marked with a sharp tongue, blunt style, and satire, his literary piece The Isle of Dogs brought troubles for him, followed by his obscene play, Eastward Ho. Despite facing these grave issues and problems, he continued to express...
Best Poems: Ben Johnson has produced many masterpieces. Some of his best poems include “On my First Son”, “An Elegy”, On Gut”, “On Spies”, “An Odeto Himself, “To Heaven” and “Slow, Slow, Fresh Fount.”Best Plays: Besides poetry, Ben wrote many plays. A few notable plays are Every Man in His Humour, Every Man Out of His Humour, The Sad Shepherd, The Devil is an Ass, The Alchemist, and The Staple...Ben Johnson, whose artistry exerted a profound impact on poetry and comedy, inspired many poets and playwrights of Jacobean and Caroline Eras. His distinctive writing approach and unique way of expression made him stand out even among the best English poets. Also, “Tribe of Ben” touted his worth before the civil war broke out. His thoughtful ideas ...
Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss but in the cup, And I’ll not look for wine. (Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes)
Jun 12, 2024 · Ben Jonson (born June 11?, 1572, London, England—died August 6, 1637, London) was an English Stuart dramatist, lyric poet, and literary critic. He is generally regarded as the second most important English dramatist, after William Shakespeare, during the reign of James I.
- Clifford Leech
Ben Jonson is among the best-known writers and theorists of English Renaissance literature, second in reputation only to Shakespeare. A prolific dramatist and a man of letters highly learned in the classics, he profoundly influenced the Augustan age through his emphasis on the precepts of Horace,…
Benjamin Jonson was born on 11 June 1572, probably in or near London. He was of Scottish descent, and retained a keen interest in the country of his forebears.
Fun facts about the poet and playwright. 1. Ben Jonson courted controversy on a number of occasions during his writing career. Jonson (c. 1572-1637), the adopted son of a bricklayer, was originally apprenticed to his stepfather’s trade, before going off to enlist in the English army (he later claimed he had killed a Spanish champion in single ...
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Benjamin ('Ben') Jonson. (1572-1637), Poet and dramatist. Sitter associated with 19 portraits. One of the most famous and successful playwrights and poets of his time, Jonson is particularly known for his comedies, including Every Man in his Humour, Volpone, and The Alchemist.
