“Come and take choice of all my library and so beguile thy sorrow.”
April 23 is the birthday of William Shakespeare. To mark this occasion, we are launching a display that highlights the vast array of resources we have on the Bard within our library collections.
Books
We provide access to all Shakespeare’s works either in digital or printed formats.
You can read criticism and analysis of Shakespeare, as well as debates on the authenticity of the work.
Browse our Celebrating Shakespeare Resource list links to all of these books and much more
Theatrical productions and Films
You can enjoy watching both film or theatrical productions of Shakepeare’s work.
These can be accessed via our DVD collection or one of our digital streaming services. These inlcude Drama Online and Digital Theatre + for exclusive productions from the National Theatre and the Globe.
Special Collections
Our special collections offer a vast array of unique Shakespeare resources from folios, playbills and early publications.
Links to relevant collections are also in our Celebrating Shakespeare Resource list.
Special collections & archives will be hosting a talk entitled ‘Shakespeare’s Birth Year’ by Dr. Rory Loughnane, Reader in Early Modern Studies at Kent on 8 May 11:00 in A108.
There will also be an opportunity to look at Shakespeare related material in the Reading room from 11:00 – 13:00 the same day.
Spaces are limited so please book a place contact specialcollections@kent.ac.uk
Get involved
Come and visit our literature highlights section in Block D, Floor 1 as well to find lots more Shakespeare related books and DVDs and we invite you to share with us your favourite Shakespearean phrase – there are so many to choose from in daily use.
Finally, keep a look out for Bill around the Templeman Library, you can share your photos with him @UniKentLibraryIT.