To Celia

To Celia

by Ben Jonson

To Celia is a beloved Renaissance lyric poem by Ben Jonson, famous for its setting to music as the popular song "Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes." The poem, first published in 1616, celebrates the beauty of a woman named Celia, comparing her to various natural wonders and expressing the speaker's deep affection. It explores themes of love, beauty, and the act of drinking as a metaphor for appreciation and devotion. The poem's enduring popularity speaks to its simple yet profound expression of love and admiration.

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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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