Theatre Trivia Tweet: Published Renaissance Playwright A private English playhouse. Who was the English Renaissance playwright who was the first to agree to have his plays and other writings published in a volume entitled The Works? SelectReveal Answer> It was Ben Jonson, who was ridiculed for this unusual decision, which was considered to be an act of vanity. Jonson’s plays include The Alchemist and Volpone. Post navigation previous postNext Post