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Every Man out of His Humour

by Ben Jonson

First published
2013
Reading level
Plain English
Price
Free

About the book

"Every Man out of His Humour" by Ben Jonson is a satirical comedy play written in 1599. A sequel to Jonson's earlier success "Every Man in His Humour," this play satirizes social ambition and literary rivalries of Elizabethan London. The work features characters that mock real-world figures and playwrights, including pointed references to the theatrical disputes of the era. Though less successful on stage than its predecessor, the play was published three times in 1600 and includes notable allusions to Shakespeare's works.

  • English drama (Comedy)

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #3695. Every Man out of His Humour on Wikipedia.

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