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Shakespeare

This guide contains information on how to research the life and works of William Shakespeare.

Find Books in the SLU Libraries

Search for books using the Saint Louis University Libraries' Catalog

Find literary criticism using a SUBJECT search. 

1. Perform a SUBJECT search on the author's name (LAST, FIRST).
2. Click on the subject heading that ends in "CRITICISM AND INTERPRETATION". 

Example: 

Shakespeare William 1564 1616 Criticism And Interpretation

Find literary criticism using a KEYWORD search.

1. Perform a KEYWORD search for a specific author and elements of their work that you're interested in. 

Example: 

Shakespeare and race

Another option would be to search for a specific work and elements of the work that you're interested in. 

How to Get a Book

1. Search the SLU Libraries Catalog by title, author, subject, or keyword.

2. When you find a book, make note of its current status (checked out or available), library location, and call number. Pius Library location links are clickable and lead to a call number location guide

3. Go to the appropriate library and floor to retrieve your book and check it out at the library's circulation desk with your SLU ID.

To find books in Missouri's academic libraries (and a few public libraries), search the MOBIUS Catalog

To find books in Colorado and Wyoming, search Prospector. 

To find books in U.S. libraries (and beyond), search WorldCat