Tuesday, February 19, 2008

NYPL Shakespeare Research Session: From Stratford-upon-Avon to NYPL

The following is a notice for an upcoming Shakespeare Research Session given by The New York Public Library.
Here are the details -- taken directly from the NYPL website: www.nypl.org

"Shakespeare: From Stratford-upon-Avon to the New York Public Library"

02/21/08 THU 2:15 PM 3:15 PM Classroom B
Humanities and Social Sciences Library
5th Avenue and 42nd Street
New York, NY 10018-2788

Description: Discover the world of William Shakespeare at The New York Public Library. Ponder the textual problems of the quartos and folios. Explore various beautiful and unusual illustrated editions of Shakespeare’s plays and poems. Experience Shakespearean research for the 21st century through the Library’s databases. Requirements: 1. A conviction that the plays of Shakespeare were written by Shakespeare. 2. A belief that the works of Shakespeare constitute one of the cornerstones of world literature.

Prerequisites: Participation in all classes assumes a basic level of computer skill and experience.

Subject Area: General Humanities Research Skills

Registration Information:

Classes are held in The Celeste Bartos Education Center, located in the new South Court building. Enter South Court from Astor Hall on the first floor of the Humanities and Social Sciences Library.

All classes are free. Classes are limited in size.

No reservations are necessary. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will be opened 15 minutes prior to class starting.

Participation in all classes assumes a basic level of computer skill and experience. For help in learning how to use computers, visit our Branch Libraries.

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