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The “Murphy” Manuscript

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21st July 201921st May 2020

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 >

The “Murphy” Manuscript

Professor Mary Bryden, 1953-2015

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23rd November 20156th April 2020

It is with profound sadness that colleagues and students past and present have learned of Professor Mary Bryden’s death at St. Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne on 5 November 2015 after…Read More >

Professor Mary Bryden, 1953-2015

BBC Artsnight Programme

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2nd August 201523rd April 2020

On Friday 31st July an Artsnight episode dedicated to Samuel Beckett was aired on BBC2. Presented by renowned actor and director, Richard Wilson, the programme included interviews with Jim Knowlson, as well…Read More >

Staging Beckett Conference 2015

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14th April 201523rd April 2020

The 3rd and final Staging Beckett Conference took place on 9 – 11 April 2015 at the University of Reading. The conference was well attended and there was a good…Read More >

University of Reading acquires the original manuscript for “Murphy”

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10th July 201314th May 2020

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 >

Beckett at Reading 2013 (4th – 7th April 2013)

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14th April 201314th May 2020

In 1988, with the support of Samuel Beckett, James Knowlson established the Beckett International Foundation as a charitable trust. The Foundation’s objective is to promote the work of Samuel Beckett…Read More >

Beckett and Brain Science Symposium (27 April 2012)

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1st May 201214th May 2020

As part of an AHRC-funded project on , the University of Reading held a symposium on 27 April 2012, organised by Dr Ulrika Maude. Over 50 delegates attended, and speakers…Read More >

Online catalogue of the James and Elizabeth Knowlson Collection

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14th March 201130th April 2021

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 >

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