Discovering Literature: The British Library



Illustrations for ‘The British Library’s ‘Discovering Literature’ microsite. The project brings to life the social, political and cultural context in which key works of literature were written. The site shows digitised manuscripts, notebooks and personal items from the British Library collection, along with articles, short documentary films and teachers’ notes. Sections and articles illustrated have included: Gender and Sexuality, Capturing and Creating the Modern, Shakespeare & Renaisance, Fantasy and Fairytale. Illustrations commissioned by Anna Lobbenberg.

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© Matthew Richardson 2024