ben jonson
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A historical figure: Ben Jonson refers to a specific English playwright, poet, and literary critic of the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
- An individual: It denotes the person, Benjamin Jonson, known for his significant contributions to English literature and drama.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The works of Ben Jonson are studied alongside those of William Shakespeare.
- Ben Jonson was a central figure in the Jacobean era of English drama.
Advanced Usage
- "Jonsonian": Pertaining to or characteristic of Ben Jonson or his works.
- The play's sharp satire and classical structure are highly Jonsonian.
Variants and Related Words
- Jonson, Benjamin Jonson: Alternative names for the same individual.
- Benjamin Jonson is often referred to simply as Ben Jonson.
Synonyms
- Playwright, Dramatist, Poet: Terms describing his professions, though these are general and not specific synonyms for his name.
- He was a celebrated playwright of his time.
Noun
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English dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England (1572-1637)
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