"certaine houres amongst my bookes": Recreation, Time, and Text in 1580s London.

EARLY modern English drama; THEATERS; 15TH & 16th century fiction; LITERARY criticism; HUMANISM in literature; DIAL of Princes, The (Book); HISTORY

The article talks about the relationship of the theatrical culture of 1580s in London, England with the literary and print cultures of the time. Topics discussed include the critical neglect in 1580s drama, the early modern fiction publication, and the humanist fondness in 16th century literature. Also mentioned are the book "The Dial of Princes" written by Antonio de Guevara and translated by Thomas North.