The Life of Ben Jonson Part Six: ‘Posterity Pays Every Man His Honour’

The History Of European Theatre

Episode 149

The life story of Ben Jonson concludes with events after the publication of his first folio to his death in 1637.

‘Bartholomew Fair’, a different sort of Jonson play.

The finances of the court become more problematic, and Jonson earns and spends money.

The trend for ‘projectors’ and Jonson becomes involved with Sir Willian Cockayne.

‘The Devil is an Ass’ satires money making projects.

Jonson is honoured by Oxford and Cambridge universities.

Jonson devotes a decade to poetry and scholarship.

‘The tribe of Ben’ forms at the Apollo Room.

Jonson’s library burns in a house fire.

Jonson’s health begins to decline.

The death of King James and the marriage and coronation of Charles 1st.

‘The Staple of the News’, Jonson’s first play for a decade.

Jonson’s health declines further.

Jonson is appointed as Chronologer to the City of London.

Jonson complains of poverty and receives money from supporters.

The late Jonson plays fail to impress at the playhouse.

‘A Tale of a Tub’.

A posthumous play, a play fragment and a collaboration.

Jonson dies in 1637 and is buried in Westminster Abbey.

Appreciation of Jonson since his death.

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