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What genre do Jonson's most notable plays belong to?

  • Tragedy

  • Melodrama

  • Stage Comedy

  • Historical

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Stage comedy is the genre of Ben Jonson's most notable plays. Jonson's comedies often satirized the manners of contemporary society, exposing the follies and vices of his characters and highlighting their social hypocrisy. With a critical eye, Jonson's plays entertain while delivering social commentary, making him a significant figure in English Renaissance theatre and literature.
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