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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
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 8, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION
12EPITAPH ON THE COUNTESS OF PEMBROKE.
2SYLVA: Of the magnitude and compass of any fable, epic or dramatic. (pt. 1)
13TO THE MEMORY OF MY BELOVED MASTER WILLIAM SHAKSPEARE, AND WHAT HE HATH LEFT US.
3SYLVA: Of the magnitude and compass of any fable, epic or dramatic. (pt. 2)
14TO CELIA.
4SOME POEMS.
15THE TRIUMPH OF CHARIS.
5TO WILLIAM CAMDEN.
16IN THE PERSON OF WOMANKIND. A SONG APOLOGETIC.
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6ON MY FIRST DAUGHTER.
17ODE
7ON MY FIRST SON.
18EPODE.
8TO FRANCIS BEAUMONT.
19AN ELEGY.
9OF LIFE AND DEATH.
20(Sem título)
10INVITING A FRIEND TO SUPPER.
21IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
11EPITAPH ON ELIZABETH, L. H.
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