The Devil is an Ass, The Staple of News and The New Inn - Ben Jonson - Bog

The Devil is an Ass, The Staple of News and The New Inn: The Works of Ben Jonson V5 is a book that contains three plays written by Ben Jonson. The first play, The Devil is an Ass, is a comedy that tells the story of a man who is tricked by the devil into thinking he can get rich quick. The second play, The Staple of News, is a satire that pokes fun at the sensationalism of the news media. The third play, The New Inn, is a romantic comedy that follows the story of a group of travelers who find themselves stranded at an inn. These three plays are considered some of Jonson's best works and are a great example of his wit and humor. The book is part of a larger collection of Jonson's works and is a must-read for fans of classic literature and theater.1816. Part Five of Nine. Dramatist, poet, scholar and writer of court masques, Ben Jonson was the leading literary figure during the reign of King James I. Jonson was known as an avid scholar of Latin and Greek, and his mastery of the classics, the high-spirited buoyancy of his plays and the brilliance of his language have earned him a reputation as one of the great playwrights in English literature. The Devil is an Ass was a comedy of less value and it was the failure of this play that caused Jonson to give over writing for the public stage for a period of nearly ten years. But, the old poet returned to the stage, producing, amongst others, The Staple of News and The New Inn. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.