Publisher's Synopsis
""Notes of Ben Jonson's Conversations with William Drummond of Hawthornden January 1619"" is a book that presents a collection of notes taken by William Drummond during his conversations with the famous English playwright, Ben Jonson. The conversations took place in January 1619, and the notes provide a unique insight into Jonson's thoughts and opinions on a wide range of topics, including literature, politics, and society. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of English literature and history, as it offers a glimpse into the mind of one of the most important figures of the Jacobean era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of Ben Jonson, or in the cultural and intellectual climate of early 17th century England.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.
