Not sure how to begin comparing the First Folios?

 

Learn more about the many variations that can be seen between the First Folios in Professor Emma Smith's guide 'How can you compare the First Folios?', or explore the guidance for using the various comparison tools available in this site.

How can you compare the First Folios?

Professor Emma Smith highlights a range of different variations between the First Folios, with tips to help you start on your comparison journey.

Comparison Tools

Both the Quartex comparison page and our embedded Mirador viewer allow users to compare different First Folios side by side, allowing close reading and interrogation of these fascinating and complex facsimiles.

We would love to hear how you get on comparing the First Folios hosted on this site. If you discover something new or intriguing (or even revolutionary!) please do share it with us, our site advisor Professor Emma Smith, and the wider research community by using the following hashtag on Twitter: #firstfolioscompared