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== Probable Genre(s) ==
== Probable Genre(s) ==
 
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== Possible Narrative and Dramatic Sources or Analogues ==
== Possible Narrative and Dramatic Sources or Analogues ==

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Historical Records

Performance Records (Henslowe's "diary")


A single record of performance survives in Henslowe’s accounts for early 1592 (new style):

Fol. 7/ (Greg I, 13)

Res at constantine the 21 of marche 1591 ………………. xijs




Theatrical Provenance


"Constantine" was apparently a feature of the repertory of Lord Strange's men from their offerings prior to the record keeping by Philip Henslowe that survives in the book of accounts popularly known as Henslowe's "diary." The company gave the play a single performance in the stretch from February 19—June 22, 1592.


Probable Genre(s)


Possible Narrative and Dramatic Sources or Analogues

References to the Play

Critical Commentary

Wiggins names two best-guess Constantines;

For What It's Worth

Works Cited