Diary of John Manningham
Of the Middle Temple, and of Bradbourne, Kent, Barrister‑at‑Law, 1602-1603By John Manningham
Length6h 39m
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The "Diary of John Manningham" is a compelling primary source that offers an intimate glimpse into early 17th-century England through the eyes of a trained lawyer and member of the gentry. This meticulously kept diary is not merely a chronicle of daily life; it is a rich tapestry woven with reflections on political events, social customs, and cultural practices. Manningham's literary style is marked by candor and wit, with keen observations that reveal the complexities of his time. The diary serves as an important historical document that illuminates the socio-political landscape, particularly concerning the transition from the Elizabethan to the Jacobean era while also addressing the dynamics of class and identity in early modern England. John Manningham, a contemporary of Shakespeare and a resident of London, was deeply embedded in the circles of theater, law, and society, factors that significantly influenced his writing. His connections with the literary elite of his time, including his involvement with the artistic community and his reflections on the performances of the day, provide a unique lens through which to understand the cultural milieu that informed his observations. His varied experiences as a lawyer and a gentleman reveal the tensions and aspirations of Elizabethan society. Readers interested in the intersections of literature, history, and culture will find the "Diary of John Manningham" an invaluable resource. This text not only satisfies the intellectual curiosity of historians and literary scholars but also captivates general readers with its vivid portrayal of a bygone era. It invites a deeper understanding of the societal norms and artistic expressions that shaped early modern England, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the roots of contemporary English life and literature.
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GenreHistory
Length6 hrs 39 mins
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Publish dateJul 31, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26Febr. 1601.
2PREFACE.
27Feb. 24.At Rochester, at the assises.
3MANNINGHAM'S DIARY.
28In the Cathedrall Churche at Rochester.
4Song to the Queene at the Maske at Court, Nov. 2.17
29In Naui Ecclesiæ.
5In Motleyum.
30May 9, 1602. fo. 18.Att the Temple Churche.
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6In Spenserum.18
31May 13. At the Temple Churche.
7March 29, 1602.
32De Ascensione Domini.
8Epigram; Mr. Kedgwyn.
33May 16, 1602. fo. 20b.May 16, 1602. At Paules Crosse.
9fo. 2b.Epitaph in the Chauncery21 at Sandey in Bedford[shire.]
3423 May, 1602. fo. 21b.At Westminster.
10fo. 3.Certayne devises and empresaes taken by the scucheons in the Gallery22 at Whitehall; 19 Martij 1601.
35Junii 16o, 1602. fo. 25.At Paule's Crosse.
11fo. 5.Marche 28, 1602.23
36Junij 9, 1602. fo. 26. Marti, lib. 10, Epig. 47.65
12fo. 6.At St. Clementes;25 the precher.26
37June 20, 1602. fo. 27b.At Paules, one of Baliol Colledge in Oxford.
13fo. 6b.Out of a booke called The picture of a perfect commonwealth.28
3820 June, 1601.69 fo. 28b.Dr. Buckridge,70 at the temple Churche.
14Dr. Mounfordes29 Sermon. (Ch. Dauers.)
39fo. 32. August 1602.Notes out of a copie of a letter written by way of dedicacion of Charles the Fifth his instructions to his Sonne Phillip: translated out of Spanishe, and sent to hir Majestie by Lord H. Howard.77
15Mr. Downes.31
40Dr. Parryes Ale for the Spring.
16Mr. Phillips.
41Epitaphes in the Temple Churche.
17fo. 8b.Mr. Munoes32 of Peterhouse in Cambridge.
42Epitaphe in the Churche at Hythe in Kent.
18fo. 9.Serchefeild of St. Johns in Oxford.33
43fo. 36b. April, 1602.A medicine for the windines in the stomach.
19Mr. Scott, Trinit. Cant'br.
44For the haymeroyds.
20fo. 9b.At Bradborne with my Cosen this Chrismas. 1601.
45fo. 40. 10 Oct. 1602.At Paules Crosse.
21January.
46fo. 45. October, 1602.Out of a Poeme called "It is merry when Gossips meete" S. R.105
22Epitaphe of John Foote.
47An Epitaphe upon a bellowes maker.
23Aliud of Mr. Child.
48fo. 46b. 24 October.Mr. Dr. King,109 preacher at St. Andrews in Holborn, at Paules Crosse, this daye.
24Anagram.
49fo. 54b.October 31. At Paules
25Davis.
50At the Temple Church
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