The term ALCHEMIST, THE AUTHOR refers to four authors of alchemical works: Ben Jonson (6 letters), David Teniers (7 letters), Midas (5 letters), and Faust (5 letters). Ben Jonson was an English Renaissance dramatist, poet, and actor who wrote the alchemical work The Alchemist in 1610. David Teniers was a Flemish painter and printmaker who wrote the alchemical work The Alchemist in 1650. Midas was a legendary figure from Greek mythology who wrote the alchemical work The Golden Ass. Finally, Faust was a legendary figure from German folklore who wrote the alchemical work Faust.