Cole
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Post by Cole on Jul 17, 2003 20:21:21 GMT -5
Ben Jonson led a fascinating life, and Volpone is a very saucy play that I would encourage everyone to read.
Can anyone tell me more about the relationship between Ben Jonson and Wm. Shakespeare? I know they were something of jealous rivals.
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Post by Bardolph on Jul 19, 2003 15:27:32 GMT -5
I don't have a copy of Volpone, but I recall seeing one that I can go pick up.
I just bought a book called "In Shakespeare's Day." It is a compilation of writings, indexed by date, from WS's contemporaries. It includes the known references to WS, but also includes a great many comments that have nothing to do with him, but which speak to the issue of life in his times. The editor has take the time to find commentary that relates to things experienced by the characters.
I'll dig through it for an answer to your post.
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