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This is Volume 7, Part 1 of a new edition of Ben Jonson's dramatic works, edited by W. Bang and based on the 1616 Folio. This meticulously prepared edition presents Jonson's enduring plays to a German-speaking audience, offering insight into the playwright's genius and the rich tapestry of early modern English drama. Jonson, a contemporary of Shakespeare, was known for his wit, satire, and masterful command of language, making his works essential reading for students and enthusiasts of English literature. Bang's edition provides valuable access to these important plays. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.