Viewing Event Record: Rowlands describes Alleyn's appearance as Faustus onstage

Abstract

In the epigram 'A Gull,' Samuel Rowlands compares the Gull's costume -- 'a surplis/With a crosse upon his breast' –- to Edward Alleyn's in the role of Dr Faustus.

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From: 1609 (Source of claim: original)

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From: 1609 (Source of claim: original)

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Rose

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Admiral's Men

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