Ben Jonson is; in many ways; the figure of greatest centrality to literary study of the Elizabethan and Jacobean period. He wrote in virtually every literary genre: in drama; comedy; tragedy and masque; in poetry; epigram; epistle and lyric; in prose; literary criticism and English grammar. He became the most visible poet of his age; honored more than even William Shakespeare; and his dramatic works; in particular his major comedies; continue to be performed today. This Companion brings together leading scholars from both sides of the Atlantic to provide an accessible and up-to-date introduction to Jonsons life and works. It represents an invaluable guide to current critical perspectives; providing generous coverage not only of his plays but also his non-dramatic works. The volume is informed by the latest development in Jonson scholarship and will therefore appeal to scholars and teachers as well as newcomers to his work.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful. A Pilgrimage of Conversion and JoyBy Edward R. GrantLent will never be the same for those who engage this books invitation to join in spirit those fortunate enough to make the "Roman Pilgrimage" in person. George Weigels reflections on the liturgical readings for each day of Lent (and the Octave of Easter) draw from deep wells of theology; history; and literature; while Eiizabeth Levs lucid essays on the Station Churches provide their own invitation to consider how zeal for "theHouse of the Lord" is a centuries-old constant in the pilgrim life of the Church. I agree that the fine work of photographer Stephen Weigel is a bit short-changed in the bound volumes conversion of many photos to black and white. However; there are also ample color plates beautifully capturing what is inevitably a fraction of the rich detail in these Churches. As elsewhere noted; the Kindle edition displays all photographs in full color; also the MP3 version includes a supplemental PDF of young Mr. Weigels work. For those in Apple-land; the Ibooks version would; I am sure; look splendid on a 27-inch screen!Those who quibble here with the aesthetics may be missing the point of the book: to invite all Catholics; indeed; all Christians and men and women of good will; to set aside Lent; in a manner largely lost in recent decades; as a time for profound reflection on the realities of sin; conversion; redemption; and; ultimately; the joy of a life animated by; and lived in; imitation of Christ. While this is always primarily a matter of the "interior life;" the book reminds us that the places and things of this Earth are the essential context in which that journey takes place. This manner of "going out;" especially when made in communion with fellow pilgrims; is the key to a Lent well-observed.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A Unique Way To Experience Your Lenten DevotionBy Chris from OhioThis books idea of spending each day of Lent relating it to a physical church in Rome was well done and a unique way to experience a Lenten devotion.Up to this point I; like a typical Catholic; would have focused my Lenten devotion on the daily readings; the Stations of the Cross; the Seven Last Words; and so on. This book reminds us that the corporate Church also includes the dimension of pilgrims and martyrs and their legacy in our Lenten journey.The book includes numerous threads of discussion from Pope JP2 and Pope Benedict XVI in the daily meditations on each station church; as well as interesting details on the architecture and history of the sites. It provides a beneficial reminder that the Church as Body of Christ has withstood much in the way of trials over the centuries since Calvary; and that salvation history includes a physical dimension that one can visit; in addition to the Word and Tradition that we all know and (hopefully) love.There are some color pictures of the sites; but the majority of the shots are monochrome. This is my only disappointment with the book. I assume that to publish the work using all color pictures would have driven the cost up too much.All in all; a very good conservative; orthodox book for those Catholics wanting a structured and unique way to live their Lenten devotion.10 of 11 people found the following review helpful. unacceptable bindingBy mbI thought this book would be a keeperhellip;it has been put together in sections w/colored photo inserts. Three ofthese have been glued to previous written page cannot be opened without tearing page; the last section ofwritten pages is p. 308; then 2 pages of colored photos; the section from that page to the end of the book hasbroken away from binding. I have never received a book from in this condition. I will not go throughthe hassle of returning this book; and will never again purchase books published by Basic Books/Perseus Group.I coordinate a small faith group at church; many of whom are customers; we were considering its usethis coming Lenten season. I realize this is not s fault; just thought you should know the poor qualityof book. mb