Simplex Munditiis

Simplex Munditiis

by Ben Jonson

Simplex Munditiis is a satirical poem by Ben Jonson, an influential English poet and playwright. Written in the style of the classical poetry of Ancient Greece and Rome, the poem humorously critiques the everyday life and topics of Jonson's day.

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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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