Publisher's Synopsis
Henslowe's Diary, Part 1: Text (1904) is a historical book written by Philip Henslowe. The book is a transcription of the diary kept by Henslowe, a 16th-century English theatre owner and manager. The diary provides a fascinating insight into the world of Elizabethan theatre and documents the performances of many famous plays of the time, including Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and Marlowe's Doctor Faustus. The book is divided into sections that cover different periods of Henslowe's career, and each entry is accompanied by a detailed introduction and notes that provide historical context and explain the significance of the performances. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of theatre or the cultural life of Elizabethan England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.