This diary chronicles the daily life and business affairs of Philip Henslowe, a prominent figure in the Elizabethan theater scene in the late 1500s and early 1600s. Through his detailed records of performances, financial transactions, and personal correspondence, readers gain insight into the inner workings of the theater world during one of the most fascinating periods of English history.

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