The Poetaster

Ben Jonson (c. 11 June 1572 – 6 August 1637) was a seminal English playwright, poet, and literary critic, widely regarded as one of the most important writers of the English Renaissance after William Shakespeare. Jonson's work, characterized by its sharp wit and keen social commentary, has cemented his role as a prominent figure in the canon of English literature. 'The Poetaster' (1601), one of Jo...