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The Library of Trinity College Dublin has been amassing its magnificent collection for over four centuries, since the foundation of the university in 1592.
Here, Helen Shenton presents a range of highlights from the collection designed to reveal its breadth, depth and variety. From Egyptian Books of the Dead to Samuel Beckett's postcards; Oscar Wilde caricatures to contemporary sculpture on the Berkeley Library podium; and of course, the Book of Kells - the exquisitely decorated, early ninth-century manuscript of the four gospels for which the library of Trinity College Dublin is globally renowned.
Helen Shenton is the current librarian and college archivist at Trinity College Dublin.
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The Library of Trinity College Dublin has been amassing its magnificent collection for over four centuries, since the foundation of the university in 1592.
Here, Helen Shenton presents a range of highlights from the collection designed to reveal its breadth, depth and variety. From Egyptian Books of the Dead to Samuel Beckett's postcards; Oscar Wilde caricatures to contemporary sculpture on the Berkeley Library podium; and of course, the Book of Kells - the exquisitely decorated, early ninth-century manuscript of the four gospels for which the library of Trinity College Dublin is globally renowned.
Helen Shenton is the current librarian and college archivist at Trinity College Dublin.
