Ben Jonson Poems
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
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Few voices in the English literary canon ring with the authority, wit, and moral precision of Ben Jonson's, and Ben Jonson Poems, edited with an introduction by Ian Donaldson, presents a masterfully curated selection of verse that showcases the full range of this towering Renaissance figure. From the sharp satirical epigrams of Epigrammes to the tender lyricism of his odes and elegies, the collection chronicles Jonson's remarkable ability to move between devastating social criticism and heartfelt personal expression — all rendered in a classically disciplined style that set the standard for an entire generation of poets. Jonson's poetry stands as a cornerstone of the Jacobean era, illustrating a sophisticated engagement with Roman models — Horace, Martial, and Catullus — while speaking directly to the social and political realities of his own turbulent age. Donaldson's scholarly introduction and editorial apparatus illuminate the historical and literary context with clarity and authority, making this Oxford Paperbacks edition an indispensable companion for students and enthusiasts of early modern literature alike. Whether encountering Jonson for the first time or returning to his verse with fresh eyes, readers will find a poet of startling modernity — one whose observations on friendship, mortality, and human folly feel as urgent today as when they were first written.
Author: Ben Jonson (Edited By Ian Donaldson)
Format: Paperback
Genre: Poetry
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few voices in the English literary canon ring with the authority, wit, and moral precision of Ben Jonson's, and Ben Jonson Poems, edited with an introduction by Ian Donaldson, presents a masterfully curated selection of verse that showcases the full range of this towering Renaissance figure. From the sharp satirical epigrams of Epigrammes to the tender lyricism of his odes and elegies, the collection chronicles Jonson's remarkable ability to move between devastating social criticism and heartfelt personal expression — all rendered in a classically disciplined style that set the standard for an entire generation of poets. Jonson's poetry stands as a cornerstone of the Jacobean era, illustrating a sophisticated engagement with Roman models — Horace, Martial, and Catullus — while speaking directly to the social and political realities of his own turbulent age. Donaldson's scholarly introduction and editorial apparatus illuminate the historical and literary context with clarity and authority, making this Oxford Paperbacks edition an indispensable companion for students and enthusiasts of early modern literature alike. Whether encountering Jonson for the first time or returning to his verse with fresh eyes, readers will find a poet of startling modernity — one whose observations on friendship, mortality, and human folly feel as urgent today as when they were first written.