Jonson and the emblematic tradition: Raleigh, Brant, the poems, 'The Alchemist,' and 'Volpone.'

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Renaissance playwright Ben Jonson's works was deeply influenced by the emblematic art that was commonly available to the public in Renaissance England. These symbols were accompanied by short moral sayings and compiled to provide a visual guide to morality. Jonson's poems for a history book by Walter Raleigh were based on the engraving on the title page. Meanwhile, representations of alchemists, fools and animals were also based on the moralistic images taken from emblematic works such as Andrea Alciatus 'Opulenti haeretitas.'

Symbolism, Symbolism in literature

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Temperance and the end of time: emblematic 'Antony and Cleopatra.'

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William Shakespeare's play 'Antony and Cleopatra' relies on the commonly known symbolic representations of rulers during the Renaissance. The play derives its imagery of rulers as war heroes and benevolent saviors in the representations of the Greek mythological figures Mars and Hercules. It also points to a widely-held view that rulers should exhibit exemplary behavior, and perhaps served as a commentary on the reign of James I on the English throne.

Kings and rulers, Kings, Allusions, Shakespeare, William, Antony and Cleopatra (Play)

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Contemporary contexts of Jonson's 'The Devil Is an Ass.' (Ben Jonson's play)

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'The Devil Is an Ass' is a satirical play written by Ben Jonson in reference to current events in England during 1616. It refers to drainage proposals, Alderman Cockayne's speeches and commercial project, Spanish influences on the court of King James and the debate on judicial conduct. Jonson was also influenced by a contemporary play by George Ruggle, 'Ignoramus,' a university comedy.

17th century AD, English drama

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