Bardcast: The Shakespeare Podcast

A new month, and a new episode of BardCast! This one is about Ben Jonson, he was a pretty cool guy, if rather stuck-up. Please respond to our newest poll, while you're here!This is one of the better sources of Jonson's works. Things I forgot to mention this episode:Ben Jonson was probably a bricklayer before he became a professional writer. It's not for sure, but it's the most likely job. Ben Jonson once got in trouble for writing a semi-treasonous play, and he learned from that never to write against the monarchy.To Celia,Drink to me only with thine eyesAnd I will pledge with mine. Or leave a kiss but in the cupAnd I'll not look for wine.The thirst that from the soul doth riseDoth ask a drink divine;But might I of Jove's nectar sup,I would not change for thine.I sent thee late a rosy wreath,Not so much hon'ring thee As giving it a hope that thereIt could not withered be;But thou thereon did'st only breathe,And sent'st it back to me,Since when it grows and smells, I swearNot of itself, but thee.(Thanks,