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Poetry of Jonson

Ben Jonson
born 1574, died 1637

 
 



Jonson - 4 poems

Poesy
I can refel opinion; and approve
The state of Poesie, such as it is, [...]

To My Worthy and Honoured Friend, Master George Chapman
Whose work could this be, Chapman, to refine
Old Hesiod's ore, and give it thus! but thine, [...]

Ben Jonson
Where dost Thou careless lie
Buried in ease and sloth? [...]

To the Memory of My Beloved Master William Shakspeare
To draw no envy, Shakspear, on thy name,
Am I thus ample to thy book and fame; [...]

 
 

 

 


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