Among the English playwrights of the late XVI - XVII, Ben Johnson is the largest and most peculiar figure. In his writings, Ben Jones ridiculed and denounced the ugly sides of emerging capitalism with as much force as the vices of feudalism. He was a passionate advocate of common sense, fighting for basic human justice. The best of everything created by the author is everyday satirical comedies. The comedies "Volpone," "Alchemist," "Bartholomew's Fair," "Each in its own way," "Warehouse of News," as well as the tragedy "Seyan" were included in the present edition.