From the beginnings of recorded sound and beyond, discover some introductory articles from the British Library.
Free exhibition exploring British Chinese communities and culture opens at the British Library and in public libraries across the UK.
Welcome to the British Library
Discover some of the most iconic works of English Literature and explore the worlds in which they were written
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History of Recorded Sound
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Treasures of the British Library
A selection of ten of the finest literary treasures from our collections
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Wilde, the web and the world
Explore the life, work and literary legacy of Oscar Wilde.
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London in Literature
Explore the diverse ways in which writers have portrayed the city of London
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Crime and Crime Fiction
Why was crime such a popular subject in 19th-century fiction?
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Childhood and Children's Literature
The story of the development of children's literature
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English Literature in Translation
The journey of some of the most iconic works of English literature to China.
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Where Great Writers Gather: Treasures of the British Library
Learn about the iconic works of five great writers through the literary treasures at the British Library
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In Mu Xin's words: Treasures of the British Library
Introducing and exploring the four iconic works on display at Mu Xin Art Museum
