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Masques at Court: The Works of Ben Jonson Part Seven

Masques at Court: The Works of Ben Jonson Part Seven

Jonson, Ben
Gifford, W.

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ISBN10: 141793056X
ISBN13: 9781417930562
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 26 2004
Pages: 452
Weight: 1.45
Height: 1.01 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Masques at Court: The Works of Ben Jonson V7 is a book written by the renowned English playwright, Ben Jonson. This literary work is the seventh volume of Jonson's complete works, and it focuses on his masques, which were popular forms of entertainment in the court of King James I and Queen Anne. The book includes a collection of Jonson's masques, which were elaborate and lavish performances that combined music, dance, poetry, and drama. The masques were typically performed for the royal court and were designed to celebrate important events, such as weddings or coronations. The book provides a detailed analysis of each masque, including its historical context, themes, and symbolism. It also includes critical essays and commentary by notable scholars, which offer insights into Jonson's artistic style and his contributions to the development of English drama. Overall, Masques at Court: The Works of Ben Jonson V7 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in English literature, history, and culture. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the English court during the early 17th century and showcases the talent and creativity of one of England's greatest playwrights.1816. Part Seven 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. Jonson was appointed court poet in 1605, and became a writer of court masques-elaborate spectacles that involved music, dancing, and pageantry. Many of his early masques were created in partnership with architect Inigo Jones, who designed elaborate stage sets for the performances. Among the most attractive of his masques maybe mentioned the Masque of Blackness, the Masque of Beauty, and the Masque of Queens. 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.

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