2026/6/29

On Thursday, June 25, students of the lifelong learning seminar "The Life, Times and Works of William Shakespeare" were treated to a viewing of rare manuscripts from the University Library's archives as part of their studies.

These included manuscripts from Shakespeare's First Folio (1623), the oldest among his collection of dramas, as well as from follow-up publications Second Folio, Third Folio and Fourth Folio, among other work's from the library's archives. Together, these form one of the world's rarest collections of Shakespeare works.

Part-Time Lecturer John Frederick Ashburne, who heads up the course, was deeply moved by this opportunity to examine an actual manuscript from Julius Caesar, which is known for its famous line, "Beware the ides of March."

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