Henslowe's Diary, Part 2 Commentary (1908)

Henslowe's Diary, Part 2: Commentary (1908) is a historical book written by Philip Henslowe. It is a comprehensive commentary on the diary of Philip Henslowe, a prominent Elizabethan theatre manager and entrepreneur. The diary covers the period from 1592 to 1609 and provides valuable insights into the theatrical world of the time, including information on the plays performed, the actors involved, and the financial aspects of running a theatre.Part 2 of the book focuses on the commentary of the diary, which is presented in a chronological order. The commentary includes detailed analysis of the entries in the diary, along with historical context and background information on the various plays and events mentioned in the diary. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of original documents related to the diary.This book is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in Elizabethan theatre and the history of theatre management. It provides a unique perspective on the theatrical world of the time, as seen through the eyes of one of its most influential figures.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.