Every Man in His Humor

The book explores the life and work of Benjamin Jonson, an influential English playwright and poet known for his significant contributions to poetry and stage comedy. He popularized the comedy of humours and is celebrated for his satirical plays, including Every Man in His Humour, Volpone, The Alchemist, and Bartholomew Fair. Jonson's lyric and epigrammatic poetry also showcases his artistic prowess. Regarded as the second most important English dramatist after Shakespeare during James I's reign, his legacy continues to shape English literature.