Most of the books at the library are reference only. This ensures that all items are available to library users unless actively being used by another reader on the premises.
There is a small long loan collection for books that support the MA courses run by the Shakespeare Institute. All University of Birmingham students and staff can borrow books from the long loan collection.
The University of Birmingham online catalogue, FindIt@Bham, can be used to search the library’s book collection. See Searching the library for more information about the online catalogues available.
We also provide:
- e-books
- Online journals
- Periodicals
- Theses and dissertations
- Newspaper cuttings dating from 1902 to 2022
New arrivals
Newly arrived books and DVDs at the Shakespeare Institute Library are listed below. We will update the list regularly when new books arrive and have been processed.
July
- Alexandru, Radu F. Gertrude, Queen of Denmark. Translated from the Romanian original by Adrian George Sahlean. In Romanian and English. David Art, 2026.
PR 2878.H3
- Challinor, Jennie. Playing politics: Restoration drama and innovation, 1670-71. Manchester University Press, 2026.
PR 438.P6
- Coande, Nicolae. Panorama Teatrului National "Marin Sorescu" Craiova 2000-2025. In Romanian. Autograf MJM, 2025.
qPN 2846.C7
- Dryden, John. Selected prose of John Dryden. Edited by Steven N. Zwicker. Cambridge University Press, 2026.
PR 3412
- International Shakespeare Conference (40th : 2026 : Stratford-upon-Avon) Shakespeare, pleasure and delight [Programme] : The Shakespeare Institute (University of Birmingham) 14-17 July 2026.
pPR 2888
- Mănescu, Iolanda. Festivalul International Shakespeare de la Craiova manifestare de nivel European şi mondial : mongrafie - album. Autograf MJM, 2026.
qPR 2971.R7
- Manion, Lee. The recognition of sovereignty: politics of empire in early Anglo-Scottish literature. Cambridge University Press, 2025.
PR 275.S68
- Oxford Theatre Guild. A review of the year 2012. Oxford Theatre Guild, 2013.
pPN 2596.O9
- Queer Shakespeare: desire, sexuality and embodiment. Edited by Goran Stanivukovic. 2nd edition. Arden Shakespeare, 2026.
PR 3069.S45
- Reprints and revivals of Renaissance drama. Edited by Eoin Price and Harry Newman. Cambridge University Press, 2026.
PN 2589
- Schurink, Fred. Antiquity made present in Reformation England: classical translation and the politics of counsel, 1530-1580. Cambridge University Press, 2026.
PR 418.C47
- Shakespeare, William. [Four tragedies: Macbeth, Hamlet, King Lear, Othello. Translated by Michael Wong]. In Cantonese.
PR 2796.C5
- Sirbulescu, Emil. În căutarea lui Shakespeare: periplul unui pelerin universitar. [In quest of Shakespeare: the wanderings of an academic pilgrim.]. In Romanian. Editura AIUS, 2026.
PR 2792.S5
- Women's poetry from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, 1400-1800: an anthology. Edited by Sarah Prescott, et al. Cambridge University Press, 2026.
PR 113