Every Man In His Humour

Every Man In His Humour

by Ben Jonson

Every Man in His Humour is a satirical comedy by Ben Jonson that follows the misadventures of a group of characters who are all obsessed with their own particular humours. Knowell, an old man, tries to spy on his son Edward to keep him from getting into trouble. Kitely, a merchant, is so worried about being cuckolded by his wife that he drives her away. And Bobadil, a braggart soldier, is constantly getting into fights and making a fool of himself.

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Ben Jonson

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Benjamin Jonson was an English playwright and poet. Jonson's artistry exerted a lasting influence upon English poetry and stage comedy. He popularised the comedy of humours; he is...

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