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Benjamin Jonson (1572-1637), English actor and writer. Among his major plays are “Every Man in His Humour” (1598) and “Volpone” (1606).
John Donne (1572-1631) English metaphysical poet and divine who served as chaplain to James I and dean of Saint Paul’s Cathedral (after 1621). His works include “Divine Poems” (1607).
John Milton (1608-1674) English poet and scholar who is best known for the epic poem “Paradise Lost” (1667), an account of humanity’s fall from grace.