In 2013 the University of Reading acquired the hand-written manuscript for Murphy, Samuel Beckett’s first published novel and the first major expression of the central themes that would occupy much of…Read More >
Beckett Collection
University of Reading acquires the original manuscript for “Murphy”
The University of Reading is delighted to announce that it has acquired the working manuscript of Samuel Beckett’s first major work, Murphy, at the cost of £962,500, at an auction…Read More >
Online catalogue of the James and Elizabeth Knowlson Collection
The catalogue of the James and Elizabeth Knowlson Collection is now accessible online. To view the catalogue: 1. Go to https://rdg.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_GB/special/ 2. Click on the ‘Advanced search’ option in the…Read More >