Ben Jonson and Anne Bradstreet

The Male Voice Vs. the Female Voice as Illustrated by Ben Jonson and Anne Bradstreet Although many writers choose the concept of love to be the subject of their poetry, they do not all approach it in the same way. Some may use a pessimistic or cynical tone while others may view love with “rosy glasses.” Ben Jonson and Anne Bradstreet are two such poets who chose love as one of their many topics. Though …

…is however more heartfelt than Jonson’s assumed opinions on love. Both Ben Jonson and Anne Bradstreet, like many authors, write poetry about a seemingly similar subject. Both do, however, take an entirely different view on what love is all about. Jonson believes love is of the moment and demanding, while Bradstreet believes it is timeless and giving. Both writers incorporate their ideas into their poetry and allow us as readers to analyze their intentions.