The crossword solutions for the term 'Poet Jonson' are BEN. BEN Jonson was an English Renaissance dramatist, poet and actor. He is best known for his satirical plays and lyric poems. He was a contemporary of William Shakespeare and is often referred to as the second-best playwright of his time. Jonson's work was influential in the 17th century and his style of writing has been described as having a strong classical influence.