The Provenance of The Birth of Hercules.

The article discusses the provenance of The Birth of Hercules, an early modern English adaptation of Plautus' Amphitryon, found in a single manuscript at the British Library. The manuscript's history was traced back to a sale in 1871, shedding light on its mysterious origins. The manuscript's connection to Cambridge and its previous owner, Sir Edward Dering, a collector of drama, provide valuable insights into the play's history and potential academic origins. The discovery of Dering's ownership expands our knowledge of his dramatic library and offers clues to the play's origins. [Extracted from the article]