macbeth first folio edition william shakespeare

We look forward to sharing the First Folio with The First Folio was also the first to divide Shakespeare’s plays intoĬomedies, tragedies, and histories. Macbeth, Twelfth Night, The Tempest, and more. The First Folio, we might never know some of Shakespeare’s greatest works including Special Collections Librarian Ronald McColl says, “West Chester University is honoredĪnd very fortunate to own one of the most desired and rare books of the world. and will coincide with the opening of the special library exhibition “A Great Variety of Readers: Celebrating 400 Years of Shakespeare's First Folio.” The premiere showing will take place on April 10 atġ2 p.m.

The First Folio will be on display in the Francis Harvey Green Library at multiple West Chester University is the owner of one of the approximately 200 copies that remain The First Folio is the first collected edition of William Shakespeare’s plays, collated,Īnd published in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare’s death. More information and a schedule of events is found at. The festival will culminate in a production of Twelfth Night, complete with the erection of a “Globe-like” theatre, on the University’s Quad onĪpril 23 at 3 p.m. William Shakespeare’s First Folio with a Fortnight of Festivities, a multi-week festival with free, public events taking place on West Chester University’sĬampus from April 10 - 23, 2023. West Chester University will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the publication of MaWest Chester University Celebrates 400th Anniversary of William Shakespeare’s Firstįolio with a “Fortnight of Festivities” “The Play is the Thing” When Rare First Folio is on Exhibit Other Events Help Mark the Occasion

Macbeth first folio edition william shakespeare