Grim the Collier of Croydon
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Grim the Collier of Croydon is a play printed in 1662 of unknown authorship. Under its alternative title, The Devil and his Dame, it is mentioned as a forthcoming play by Henslowe in March 1600. Its full name is Grim the Collier of Croyden; or, The Devil and his Dame: with the Devil and Saint Dunston.
The initial letters J.T. are placed before this play as those belonging to the author. What his name or what his condition were, are alike unknown. It was printed in 12mo, 1662, with two others: "Thorny Abby; or, The London Maid," and "The Marriage Broker," in a volume entitled "Gratiae Theatrales; or, A Choice Ternary of English Plays." WR Chetwood says it was printed in 1599, and Whincop, in the year 1606.