Ben Jonson
Benjamin Jonson was an English playwright and poet. 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 Alchemist (1610) and Bartholomew Fair (1614) and for his lyric and epigrammatic poetry. He is regarded as "the second most important English dramatist, after William Shakespeare, during the reign of James I."
The Alchemist
In plague-ridden London, a trio of con artists cooks up gold-making schemes to swindle greedy folks itching for a quick fortune.
By Ben Jonson
Every Man in His Humor
In the lively streets of London, a father's worries about his son's wild ways spark a series of hilarious misadventures and expose the quirky personalities of those around them.
By Ben Jonson
Every Man in His Humour
In a world of quirky personalities and meddling parents, a son's love for poetry and a friend's desire for sophistication ignite a series of comical events.
By Ben Jonson
Epicoene; Or, The Silent Woman
A man's obsession with silence leads him down a hilarious path when he decides a mute wife is the answer to all his problems.
By Ben Jonson
Sejanus: His Fall
In ancient Rome, a powerful man's climb to the top is paved with lies, leading to a devastating collapse from his own thirst for control.
By Ben Jonson
Bartholomew Fair: A Comedy
Amidst the chaos of a London fair, a medley of peculiar characters tangle with social norms and expose human foolishness.
By Ben Jonson
Every Man out of His Humour
Watch as jealous, proud, and foolish characters hilariously reveal the absurdities of society through exaggerated personalities.
By Ben Jonson
The Devil is an Ass
A devil's earthly mission to corrupt humanity is hilariously complicated by a foolish, gullible man and uproarious schemes.
By Ben Jonson
Volpone; Or, The Fox
In a city of masks and fortunes, a sly master and his servant weave a web of deception, luring greedy souls with the promise of wealth, only to expose their foolish desires.
By Ben Jonson
The Poetaster
Amidst the grandeur of ancient Rome, witness a world of verse where poets clash, ambitions soar, and the true nature of art is hilariously questioned.
By Ben Jonson
Discoveries Made Upon Men and Matter and Some Poems
Step back in time to explore the insights of a brilliant mind as he contemplates humanity's virtues and vices through essays and poems.
By Ben Jonson
Cynthia's Revels; Or, The Fountain of Self-Love
In a whimsical court, gods and mortals chase desires and virtues, revealing the ridiculousness of vanity.
By Ben Jonson