Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""Notes of Ben Jonson's Conversations with William Drummond of Hawthornden January 1619"" is a collection of recorded conversations between two prominent literary figures of the 17th century, Ben Jonson and William Drummond. The book provides an intimate glimpse into the thoughts and opinions of Jonson, a celebrated playwright and poet, as he discusses various topics with Drummond, a Scottish poet and historian.The conversations were recorded during Jonson's visit to Hawthornden Castle in Scotland in January 1619, where he stayed with Drummond for several weeks. The topics discussed range from literature and poetry to politics and religion, providing a comprehensive insight into the intellectual and cultural landscape of the time.The book is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of 17th-century literature, as it offers a rare and unfiltered glimpse into the mind of one of the era's most influential writers. The conversations are presented in their original form, with annotations and contextual information provided by the editor to aid in the understanding of the text.Overall, ""Notes of Ben Jonson's Conversations with William Drummond of Hawthornden January 1619"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the literary and cultural history of the 17th century.1842. When he was about forty-five years old, Jonson set out for Scotland, the home of his ancestors. Jonson's prose style is vividly sketched in the notes of William Drummond of Hawthornden, who recorded their conversations during Jonson's visit to Scotland. The volume's lengthy preface was written by David Laing. 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.
