Notes
1] From Volpone, one of Jonson's greatest comedies, first produced in 1605 and printed in 1607. The song occurs in III, vii, 166-83, where Volpone is wooing Celia impudently but in vain. It was inspired by Catullus, V, and in turn inspired Herrick.
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Original text: Ben Jonson, The workes of Benjamin Jonson (London: Will Stansby, 1616). STC 14751.
First publication date:
1607
Publication date note: Volpone
RPO poem editor: F. D. Hoeniger
RP edition: 3RP 1.153.
Recent editing: 4:2002/4/4
Form: Short Couplets