The Folger Spotlight

Introductory information on the June 2023 Folger Book Club selection, Josephine Tey’s classic mystery exploring Richard III.

Folger resources related to Shakespeare and digital technologies to accompany our discussion of Gabrielle Zevin’s novel.

Introductory information on the May 2023 Folger Book Club selection, Gabrielle Zevin’s exploration of gaming, grief, and collaboration.

Folger resources related to espionage and Christopher “Kit” Marlowe to accompany our discussion of Allison Epstein’s novel.

Introductory information on the March 2023 Folger Book Club selection, Allison Epstein’s exploration of Elizabethan London and espionage.

To prepare for our November 2022 book club discussion, we have pulled together a list of Folger resources related to Romeo and Juliet and Latinx Shakespeare.

Introductory information on our November 2022 book club selection, a retelling of Romeo and Juliet set amongst warring taco restaurants.

To prepare for our October 2022 discussion, we have pulled together a list of Folger resources related to Shakespearean performance and the historical characters that appear in the novel.

Introductory information on our October 2022 book club selection, a peek into the Victorian theatre, Shakespearean performance, and the writing of Dracula.

To prepare for our September 2022 book club discussion, we have pulled together a list of Folger resources related to King Lear, the novel, and motherhood.

Introductory information on our September 2022 book club selection, a unique perspective on Shakespeare’s epic tragedy.

Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES, a weekly online series highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. Enjoy Rita Dove reading a selection of her poems as part of ‘Shakespeare’s…