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Discoveries Made Upon Men and Matter and Some Poems
By Ben Jonson
Length3h 35m
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A profound glimpse into the razor-sharp mind of one of history's greatest literary giants. Through a collection of insightful observations and stirring poetry, the complexities of human nature, art, and society are laid bare. These reflections offer timeless wisdom on the triumphs and tragic flaws that define the mortal experience. Engage with a brilliant intellect as it dissects the world with both cynical precision and unexpected tenderness.
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GenreLiterary Classics, Biography and Memoir
Length3 hrs 35 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 8, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION
2SYLVA: Of the magnitude and compass of any fable, epic or dramatic. (pt. 1)
3SYLVA: Of the magnitude and compass of any fable, epic or dramatic. (pt. 2)
4SOME POEMS.
5TO WILLIAM CAMDEN.
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6ON MY FIRST DAUGHTER.
7ON MY FIRST SON.
8TO FRANCIS BEAUMONT.
9OF LIFE AND DEATH.
10INVITING A FRIEND TO SUPPER.
11EPITAPH ON ELIZABETH, L. H.
12EPITAPH ON THE COUNTESS OF PEMBROKE.
13TO THE MEMORY OF MY BELOVED MASTER WILLIAM SHAKSPEARE, AND WHAT HE HATH LEFT US.
14TO CELIA.
15THE TRIUMPH OF CHARIS.
16IN THE PERSON OF WOMANKIND. A SONG APOLOGETIC.
17ODE
18EPODE.
19AN ELEGY.
20(Sem título)
21IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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