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How did Ben Jonson receive his education?

  • Self-taught

  • Apprenticeship

  • Classical Education

  • Public School

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Ben Jonson, a prominent figure in English Renaissance literature, received a classical education. This type of education was based on the study of ancient Greek and Roman literature, history, and philosophy. Jonson's education at Westminster School and Cambridge University exposed him to these classical texts, shaping his intellectual development and influencing his literary works.
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