Every Man in His Humor by Ben Jonson
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Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637
English
"Every Man in His Humour" by Ben Jonson is a comedy performed in 1598. This groundbreaking "humours comedy" presents characters dominated by singular obsessions and quirks. When a concerned father tries to spy on his wayward son's activities in the city, his servant continually undermines the surveillance. Meanwhile, a merchant spirals into intense...
fools, and pretentious poets—collide in escalating complications that only a wise judge might untangle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Richard Thompson
8 months agoClear, concise, and incredibly informative.
Robert Martinez
10 months agoIt took me a while to process the complex ideas here, but the author’s unique perspective adds a fresh layer to the discussion. A refreshing and intellectually stimulating read.
Thomas Harris
1 year agoOne of the most comprehensive guides I've read this year.
David Rodriguez
1 year agoExtremely helpful for my current research project.
Patricia Smith
5 months agoI was skeptical about the depth of this book at first, but the language used is precise without being overly academic or confusing. I’ll definitely be revisiting some of these chapters again soon.