Ben Jonson

Next to Shakespeare, Ben Jonson is perhaps the most widely studied Renaissance dramatist. Very few students of literature or drama would not encounterVolponeorBartholomew Fairin the course of their studies, and there has been a recent resurgence of interest inEpicoene, or the Silent Womenamong gender theorists. As part of theComplete Critical Guideseries, this volume offers the broadest range of information on Jonson and his works, from background on contexts to details of recent interpretations of his plays. A must for students of the Renaissance.