The Poetaster

The Poetaster
Author: Ben Jonson
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2021-05-19
Genre: Drama
ISBN:

Poetaster is a celebrated satirical comedy written by Ben Jonson that formed an important element in the infamous War of the Theatres of 1599–1601. Set in the court of Emperor Augustus, the central plot revolves around the conspiracy of the poetaster Crispinus and his friend Demetrius, and Pantilius Tucca, to slander Horace, who represented Jonson. The trial is then taken before Augustus, with Virgil as a judge. More than a dig at the two rivals, John Marston and Thomas Dekker, this play expressed Jonson's views on "the poet's moral duties in society."

The Poetaster, or His Arraignment

The Poetaster, or His Arraignment
Author: Ben Jonson
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2024-03-28
Genre: Poetry
ISBN:

"The Poetaster, or His Arraignment" by Ben Jonson is a satirical comedy that lampoons the literary and theatrical scene of Jacobean London. Set in ancient Rome, the play follows the rivalry between two poets, Horace and Crispinus, who vie for fame and recognition in the court of Emperor Augustus. Jonson uses the characters of Horace and Crispinus to satirize contemporary figures in the London literary world, including himself and his fellow playwrights. Through witty dialogue and biting humor, Jonson skewers the pretensions and vanities of those involved in the arts, as well as the political intrigues of the time. At the heart of the play is the character of Tucca, a swaggering braggart who serves as a parody of the Elizabethan stage clown. Tucca's antics add to the play's comedic elements and provide a colorful contrast to the more serious themes of artistic integrity and cultural criticism.

Poetaster

Poetaster
Author: Ben Jonson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 418
Release: 1616
Genre: Poets, Latin
ISBN:

Poetaster

Poetaster
Author: Ben Jonson
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Total Pages: 350
Release: 1995
Genre: Poets
ISBN: 9780719015496

Romeus and Iuliet

Romeus and Iuliet
Author: Arthur Brooke
Publisher:
Total Pages: 206
Release: 1875
Genre: Juliet (Fictitious character)
ISBN:

Athenaeum

Athenaeum
Author: James Silk Buckingham
Publisher:
Total Pages: 864
Release: 1864
Genre:
ISBN: