Every Man in His Humor

Ben Jonson (c. 11 June 1572 – c. 16 August 1637) was a preeminent English playwright, poet, and actor of the Renaissance era. His literary prowess marked him as a significant figure in the Elizabethan and Jacobean theatrical worlds, contemporaneous with William Shakespeare. Jonson's work is notable for its classical allusions, stringent social satire, and complex use of metatheatre. 'Every Man in ...