Player, entrepreneur and philanthropist : the story of Edward Alleyn, 1566-1626
- Title
- Player, entrepreneur and philanthropist : the story of Edward Alleyn, 1566-1626 / Antonia Southern.
- Author
- Published by
- London ; Washington : Academica Press, [2018]
- Format
- Book/text
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| Status | Access | Call number | Item location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | AccessUse in library | Call numberMWES (Alleyn, E.) 18-6643 | Item locationPerforming Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Details
- Description
- xvi, 204 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), color map; 23 cm
- Summary
- "Edward Alleyn was a man of many talents and great energy. As an actor he created Christopher Marlow plays and other leading authors of his day. His acting was praised by Queen Elizabeth I herself. From an early age he was determined to make money and succeeded by managing entertainments. He made a fortune and gave it away"--
- Subject
- Genre/Form
- Biography.
- Biographies.
- Contents
- Edward Alleyn's start in life -- Edward Alleyn and Christopher Marlowe -- Edward Alleyn with Lord Strange's Company -- Marriage and partnership -- The genius of the city -- Alleyn as an actor -- Master of his majesty's game of bulls, bears and mastiff dogs -- Property -- The Hope Theatre and Henslowe's will -- A new direction -- The diary -- The college of God's gift -- The college and second marriage -- The statutes and Edward Alleyn's will.
- Call number
- MWES (Alleyn, E.) 18-6643
- Language
- English
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [193]-197) and index.
- Author
- Southern, Antonia, author.
- Type of content
- text
- Type of medium
- unmediated
- Type of carrier
- volume
- LCCN
- 2018025534
- ISBN
- 9781680530285 paperback alkaline paper
- 1680530283 paperback alkaline paper