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Ben Jonson

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About Ben Jonson

Ben Jonson (1572-1637) was born in London, and became a leading poet, playwright and essayist of the Elizabethan age. In 1598 he killed an actor in a duel but escaped hanging by pleading benefit of the clergy, and by 1616 had re-established enough Court favour to be awarded a pension by James I - in effect making him the first Poet Laureate.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780571226795
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 208
  • Published:
  • April 6, 2005
  • Edition:
  • Dimensions:
  • 132x201x15 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 143 g.
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Description of Ben Jonson

Ben Jonson (1572-1637) was born in London, and became a leading poet, playwright and essayist of the Elizabethan age. In 1598 he killed an actor in a duel but escaped hanging by pleading benefit of the clergy, and by 1616 had re-established enough Court favour to be awarded a pension by James I - in effect making him the first Poet Laureate.

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