Discoveries Made Upon Men and Matter and Some Poems by Ben Jonson
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"Discoveries Made Upon Men and Matter and Some Poems" by Ben Jonson is a collection of essays, thoughts, and poetry written during the early 17th century. The work showcases Jonson's keen observations on various aspects of human nature, society, and morality, reflecting the complexities of life in his time. It encompasses a variety of themes that reveal Jonson's intellect and his emphasis on the importance of character, virtue, and the power of
knowledge. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Jonson’s perspective through the introduction, which highlights his literary legacy and the influences upon him. He reflects on human behavior, offering insights into the motivations behind people's actions, the significance of wisdom and honesty, and the common vices present in society. The opening also suggests that Jonson’s observations stem from a mixture of daily readings and personal experiences, setting the stage for the deep, philosophical discussions that follow. Each thought, or “Timber,” as he calls them, provides a glimpse into the mind of one of English literature's most important figures, beautifully intertwining poetic expressions with intellectual discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Morley, Henry, 1822-1894 |
| Title | Discoveries Made Upon Men and Matter and Some Poems |
| Contents | Sylva -- Timber, or discoveries made upon men and matter -- Some poems: To William Camden. On my first daughter. On my first son. To Francis Beaumont. Of life and death. Inviting a friend to supper. Epitaph on Salathiel Pavy. Epitaph on Elizabeth L. H. Epitaph on the countess of Pembroke. To the memory of my beloved master William Shakespeare. To Celia. The triumph of Charis. In the person of womankind. Ode. Præludium. Epode. An elegy. |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1892 Cassell & Company edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700 |
| Subject | Commonplace books |
| Subject | Miscellanea |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5134 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-05134-5 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Aug 14, 2014 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1110 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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