Ben Jonson

Cynthia's Revels; Or, The Fountain of Self-Love (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Vanity and Moral Corruption in Jacobean Society

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Produktbeschreibung

Ben Jonson's "Cynthia's Revels; Or, The Fountain of Self-Love" is a satirical play that delves into the themes of self-love, vanity, and moral corruption in the society of Jacobean England. Written in a mixture of prose and verse, Jonson's literary style is characterized by sharp wit, clever wordplay, and a keen observation of human nature. The play is set against the backdrop of the court of Queen Elizabeth I, providing a rich literary context for the exploration of power dynamics and social hypocrisy. Through a series of flamboyant characters and exaggerated situations, Jonson satirizes the follies and vices of the courtly society. Ben Jonson, a contemporary of William Shakespeare, was a prominent playwright and poet in the Jacobean era. Known for his sharp tongue and bold critiques, Jonson's works often reflected his disdain for social pretensions and moral decay. It is believed that Jonson's personal encounters with the courtly society inspired him to write "Cynthia's Revels; Or, The Fountain of Self-Love" as a scathing commentary on the vanity and corruption of the aristocracy. I highly recommend "Cynthia's Revels; Or, The Fountain of Self-Love" to readers who are interested in exploring the satirical works of the Jacobean era and delving into the intricate web of social dynamics and moral quandaries presented in Jonson's play.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 231
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664651570
• Artikelnr.: 58447379

Autorenporträt

Benjamin "Ben" Jonson, an English playwright and poet, was born on June 11, 1572, and died sometime after August 16, 1637. The aesthetic prowess of Jonson has had a lingering influence on English theatrical comedy and poetry. He is well renowned for his lyric and epigrammatic poetry, as well as the satirical plays Every Man in His Humor (1598), Volpone, or The Fox (about 1606), The Alchemist (1610), and Bartholomew Fair. He also popularized the comedy of humor (1614). He is frequently regarded as William Shakespeare's rival for the title of most influential English dramatist under James I. Jonson was a man of the English Renaissance, classically educated, well-read, and polished, with a penchant for debate (personal, political, artistic, and intellectual). He had an unparalleled cultural impact on poets and playwrights during the Jacobean and Caroline centuries (1603-1625). (1625-1642). His ancestors spelled out the family name with the letter "t" (Johnstone or Johnston). The spelling was altered to "Jonson" even though the author preferred it to the more common "Johnson." By the summer of 1597, Jonson had a commitment with the Admiral's Men, who were presently appearing at The Rose under the direction of Philip Henslowe.