Kathryn Harkup's new book is published today by Bloomsbury Sigma. Here, Dr Darren Freebury-Jones, Lecturer in Shakespeare Studies, speaks to Kathryn to find out more about her fascination with the science of death and all things Shakespeare.
Darren Freebury-Jones Death in Shakespeare Books Products and GiftsTo mark the Czech national holiday of St. Wenceslas Day, we look at Martin Hilsky's Czech translations of Shakespeare held in our library.
Mareike Doleschal Translating Shakespeare Books Donating ShakespeareA look at some of the interesting marginalia in our early printed books, including doodles and poems, evidencing the lives and loves of former readers.
Madeleine Cox Books loveTo mark Waitangi Day, this blog discusses a translation of Shakespeare's sonnets into Maori which is held at the Shakespeare's Birthplace Library.
Mareike Doleschal Books Translating ShakespearePublisher David Bryce was known for his miniature versions of famous works. Take a look at Mareike's post about the various miniature editions of Shakespeare's works that we get to keep in our Collections.
Mareike Doleschal Books Donating Shakespeare prospero filesThis Basque language translation of Hamlet was donated to the library of the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre by Queen Elizabeth II on permanent loan.
Mareike Doleschal Books Donating Shakespeare prospero filesThis recent donation of a facsimile First Folio comes all the way from Meisei University in Tokyo, Japan.
Mareike Doleschal Books Donating Shakespeare prospero filesCollections of Shakespeare's works vary from editor to editor. Take a look at our comprehensive list of editions of "Shakespeare's Complete Works" to find what best suits you.
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