Info about texts by Shakespeare
Select a resource from the list below and find a link to it as well as our tips for searching it. If you are not getting good results, go to our help page.Starting points
| Resource | Type |
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Gale Cengage LearningLinks to selected readings for prescribed HSC English texts, including Shakespeare, for the area of study, Belonging. Available to registered NSW residents and at the State Library | database |
Absolute ShakespeareComplete original texts of all of Shakespeare's plays and sonnets; study guides with plot synopses, character analyses and essays; and a list of all film adaptations of the plays. Open resource via instructions for searching for: | website |
NSW HSC Online - EnglishMaterial written by teachers and academics, including sample examination questions. Open resource via instructions for searching by: | website |
Selected booksA list of some of the most useful books on Shakespeare in our collection, including critical commentaries, plot summaries and references to reviews and articles. Available at the State Library or try your local public library | book list |
Major sources
| Resource | Type |
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Royal Shakespeare CompanyStage history, staging issues and info about productions by the RSC, info about themes, historical contexts and Shakespeare's use of language with a special section about the tragedy genre. | website |
Mr. William Shakespeare and the InternetLiterary criticism of Shakespeare's work, a timeline of Shakespeare's life and a calendar of contemporary events for context of Shakespeare's works. Open resource via instructions for searching for: | website |
Literature Resource CenterCritical analysis, plot and character summaries, biographical info and historical context about Shakespeare and his work. Open resource via instructions for searching by: Available to registered NSW residents and at the State Library | database |
Our Catalogue - info on ShakespeareSearch our catalogue for works by Shakespeare (in different formats) as well as books written about Shakespeare and his work. Open resource via instructions for searching for: | database |
