1592 in literature

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  • Isaac Casaubon publishes his edition of Theophrastus's Characteres, setting him on a career as an editor.
  • From June through the remainder of the year, the London theatres are almost continuously closed due to an epidemic of bubonic plague. The closure will continue through 1593 and into 1594.
  • Queen Elizabeth pays her second visit to Oxford University. She attends an academic performance of William Gager's Latin play Rivales (now lost) on September 26.

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