The Poetomaniac by Ben Jonson is a comedy play that tells the story of Caesar, who aspires to become a famous poet, but a real poet stands in his way. This sharp satire on ambition and vanity was first performed in London in 1601. The author adheres to an ironic style, strong characters and successfully combines comedy with criticism of the literary scene of that time. "Poetoman" is a dizzying journey through the stormy world of poetry and literature, which leaves the reader impressed by its depth and sharpness of language.