Every Man in His Humour (Masterplots, Revised Second Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Ben Jonson
- First Published: 1601
- Type of Work: Drama
- Type of Plot: Comedy
- Time of Work: Late sixteenth century
- Setting: London
- Principal Characters: Knowell, Edward Knowell, Brainworm, Downright, Wellbred, Kitely, Captain Bobadill, Dame Kitely, Cob, Tib
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Comedy of humors
- Subjects: Love or romance, Poetry or poets, England or English people, London, Human behavior, Sixteenth century, Braggarts
- Locales: London, England
The Story:
In Hogsden, a conservative suburb north of London’s wall, Edward Knowell, a dignified, practical citizen, was somewhat concerned over his son Edward’s interest in poetry. Old Knowell was further alarmed that his nephew Stephen, a country simpleton, showed interest in the gentle art of falconry. Old Knowell wished to have his son and his nephew engaged in more practical arts.
One day he was handed a letter meant for his son. The letter, signed by Wellbred, a London gallant, was an invitation to young Knowell to renew his association with a group of young...
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