Diocletian
Historical Records
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Theatrical Provenance
Performed as a new play by the Admiral's Men at the Rose on Saturday 16 November 1594. Performed again on Friday 22 November.
Probable Genre(s)
Classical history (?) (Harbage), tragedy (?) (Wiggins).
Possible Narrative and Dramatic Sources or Analogues
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References to the Play
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Critical Commentary
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For What It's Worth
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Works Cited
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