British Library – What’s On -June

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June 2014 What's On

	Explore Discovering Literature, a new website showcasing the British Library’s greatest literary works from the Romantic and Victorian periods. From 19 June visit our free exhibition Enduring War: Grief, Grit and Humour. Comics Unmasked, the UK’s largest ever exhibition of comics – is now open. Find out more about all our exhibitions and events at What’s On

	What's in this issue:

Discovering Literature

Enduring War: Grief, Grit and Humour

Comics Unmasked: Art and Anarchy in the UK

Laurie Lee: A Celebration of his Life and Legacy

Ama Ata Aidoo in conversation

Discovering Literature Discovering Literature is a major new website exploring the British Library’s greatest literary treasures from the Romantic and Victorian periods. Uncover unique insights into the worlds in which major literary works were created, from Dickens’s urban underworlds and the polite society of Jane Austen to the radical politics of William Blake and the fantasy worlds of the Brontë sisters. Find out more

Enduring War: Grief, Grit and Humour 19 June – 12 October 2014 The Folio Society Gallery Free exhibition, no booking required A major part of the Library's contribution to the First World War Centenary, Enduring War examines how people coped with life during the war, from moments of patriotic fervour to periods of anxious inactivity, shock and despair. More Accompanying the exhibition is a series of events including: Kate Adie: Fighting on the Home Front Join war correspondent Kate Adie as she charts the seismic impact of women on the modern world. The Forgotten Soldiers Over one million non-white people died in the First World War. Broadcaster David Olusoga explores the legacy of those often forgotten soldiers. All Enduring War events

Comics Unmasked: Art and Anarchy in the UK Until 19 August PACCAR Gallery £9.50 / Concessions available The UK’s largest ever exhibition of comics features iconic names including Neil Gaiman (Sandman), Alan Moore (Watchmen, V for Vendetta), Grant Morrison (Batman: Arkham Asylum) and Posy Simmonds (Tamara Drewe). Parental guidance advised for visitors under 16 years. Book now Come to an event featuring the biggest names in comics including: Melinda Gebbie and Oliver Frey: Illustration on the Top Shelf A British Revolution: 2000 AD and Beyond   Laurie Lee: A Celebration of his Life and Legacy 6 June 2014, 18.30 – 20.30 Terrace Restaurant £5 - £8 Join Louis de Bernières, Tim Dee, Adam Horovitz, P J Kavanagh and Brian Patten to celebrate the life and work of the writer, poet and artist Laurie Lee (1914-1997) in his centenary year. Book now

	Ama Ata Aidoo in conversation				Around Town
	12 July 2014, 18.30 – 20.00Conference Centre £5 - £8 Ama Ata Aidoo is a leading author, poet, playwright, academic and Ghana's former Minister of Education. From Sissie in Our Sister Killjoy to Esi in Changes: A Love Story, Aidoo’s protagonists are women who make radical choices and defy traditional gender roles. Book now  Ama Ata Aidoo is taking part in the Africa Writes free festival weekend which celebrates and showcases the best established and emerging literary talent from Africa. Find out more				Henry IV Parts I & II Royal Shakespeare Theatre Until 6 September 2014 Henry IV Parts I & II is now playing in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. Don’t miss this critically acclaimed, epic pair of plays in Shakespeare’s hometown. Book now  Designs of the Year 2014 The Design Museum Until 25 August 2014 The most inventive and innovative work in the worlds of architecture, fashion, product design, digital design and more. From big name designers to crowd-funded start-ups, someday the other museums will be showing this stuff. Find out more