Bibliographies and Book ListsBibliographies on many subjects are available from the Shakespeare Centre Library. Subject lists can be prepared on request. These can be posted or emailed to you, e.g.: A Short Bibliography on the Life of William Shakespeare (119.04 KB)
Plots of Shakespeare's PlaysThese plot synopses of 27 of Shakespeare's plays were prepared by the Library's Special Collections Librarian. Many of these are available in other languages and can sent by post on request. Links to Useful Web SitesA variety of research materials can be accessed through the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust web site: Shakespeare This section contains information on: Study Materials Othello: Race, Place and Identity The Tempest: What Sort of Play is The Tempest? The Taming of the Shrew in Performance Richard III in Performance Macbeth - Playing at Witches
External Links The following links prove useful for many general enquiries and more specific research on all aspects of Shakespeare's life, work and times: Mr William Shakespeare and the Internet
A very useful meta-site with links to almost every aspect of Shakespeare's life, work and times. Shakespeare's Life and Times: Homepage
An extremely useful and reliable site which is searchable and has bibliographies on the subjects it deals with. A great deal of useful background information on society, politics, art and ideas of the time to which it links the works. Shake-Sphere
(play summaries, themes, background, biography, sonnet and language analysis). William Shakspere of Stratford - Documentary Evidence
Shakespeare's baptismal record, marriage license, coat-of-arms, property documents, and his will, are all viewable on this very useful web page. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
Lists the plays by catagory, and links to online texts. Also includes a listing of Shakespeare's poetry. The Works of the Bard
A searchable text of the works based on the Moby Edition which may differ from editions commonly in use. Luminarium: 16th Century Renaissance English Literature (1485-1603)
Texts and essays by writers contemporary with this period. Shakespeare and the Globe: Then and Now
Extensive site on the Globe and other Elizabethan theatres. A Shakespeare biography and biographies of contemporary playwrights, Shakespearian actors, scholars and directors. Information on the plays, characters and settings. Performance related subjects including -Shakespeare and opera, film and music. The Globe Theatre
Has an online reference library with FAQs and information on the theatre. The Rose Theatre Trust
Built in 1587 by Philip Henslowe, the Rose was the first theatre on London's Bankside. There web site contains information on the history of this theatre. The Elizabethan Theatre
Information on many aspects of performance in the Elizabethan era. RSC Learning
pictures and exhibitions, online play guides, information on theatre skills Theatre, Drama, Performance Art
A web directory of theatre, performing arts websites. Covers many aspects of historical and modern performance. Useful for getting information on terms such as Commedia dell'Arte, or locating the international archives. Shakespeare Illustrated
Searchable by artist and by play for illustrations and paintings between 1760 and 1900. Also has a helpful bibliography. Life in Elizabethan England - A Compendium of Common Knowledge (1558-1603)
A wealth of knowledge on everyday life in the Elizabethan era, written from a perspective contemporary with the time. Elizabeth I
A web site dedicated entirely to the life and times of Elizabeth I. Elizabethan Food
Contains a useful FAQ page on food, as well as original recipes, and links to other web sites on Elizabethan cookery. For any further enquiries please contact the Reader Services Librarian.
|
