Articles related to "Ben Jonson"

Life and times of Ben Jonson, English playwright, poet and actor. Poet Laureate and a contemporary of William Shakespeare.

The most popular of Jonson's comedies, "The Alchemist" is still regularly performed today. But its appeal lies in more than simple speed and verbal dexterity.

Writing at the same time as Shakespeare, Ben Jonson developed his own comic style, relying on observation and satire over fantasy and romance.

The Feast of Fools was a Christmas riot of drinking, games and entertainment, including the masque, which flourished during the reign of King James I (1603-1625).

Rod McKuen's musical and entertainment accomplishments are undermined by his claim to the title of poet; his so-called "poems" exemplify the work of a poetaster.

Elizabethan London's largest theatre began life as a competitor for Bankside's only other theatre, the Rose. Now it offers an interior glimpse into Shakespearean drama.

A monastery built in 1278 by Dominican monks was closed in 1538 by Henry VIII, used as site of two theatres, and permanently closed in 1642 by Puritans.

Who wrote Shakespeare? A Shakespeare plot has emerged to discredit the Bard. However, just a few facts from Shakespeare's life can readily quash the authorship debate.

Little is absolutely certain about William Shakespeare's death, which occurred at his home, 'New Place', in Stratford upon Avon on 23rd April, 1616.

Bate's new book is an engaging study of William Shakespeare and the age in which he lived, capturing the turbulence of the times as well as the brilliance of his subject.

Herbs have been popular through the ages for their multiple uses, and perhaps the most versatile is the rosemary.

By paying attention to the names Shakespeare gives to his characters, new ways of reading of the Twelfth Night can be opened up.

Do you have something to say to someone in particular? Great poets from Pindar to Keats conveyed their inspiration in the ode form.

Some of the best film versions of Shakespeare involve presenting them in genres which have been developed by cinema itself.

Build unusual trivia questions from these 10 fascinating facts about the life of William Shakespeare. They are historical facts - but is anything certain about the bard?

Britain's landscape poets have done more to preserve its countryside than any environmental or ecological conservancy has.

Take the fear out of Shakespeare by learning a few generalities of Early Modern English - the language of the Renaissance.

One way to write more creatively and get out of a writing rut is to use poetic devices of famous poets. Learn from techniques used by famous or well-published poets.

Shakespeare compares himself with the two poet-characters in his play Julius Caesar to exhibit his own pre-eminence as a poet.