Description

Henslowe's Diary, Part 1: Text (1904) is a book that presents the diary of Philip Henslowe, a 16th-century theatre entrepreneur who was responsible for the construction and management of several playhouses in London. The diary is a fascinating record of the theatrical and cultural life of the Elizabethan era, and provides a unique insight into the workings of the theatre world at the time. The book includes a transcription of the original diary, as well as an introduction and notes by the editor, which provide context and background information on Henslowe and his diary. This edition of the diary is an important resource for scholars and students of English literature, theatre history, and cultural studies, as well as anyone interested in the social and historical context of the Elizabethan era.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.