On August 1, 2024 the Folger’s virtual book club continues with a discussion of Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Macbeth, Shakespeare, and the envirnoment.
LISTEN to related podcast episodes
- Episode 217: Shakespeare and the Ocean, with Steve Mentz
- Episode 233: Shakespeare and the Environment, with Todd Andrew Borlik
- Our August Book Club presenter
LEARN about Shakespeare and the environment
EXPLORE past Folger programs about the environment
- An Art That Nature Makes (2016)
- Ghost Fishing: Eco-Justice Poetry: Melissa Tuckey and Brenda Cárdenas (2018)
READ Shakespeare’s play that provided inspiration for the novel
We would like to thank the following organization for its generous support of this program
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Cuban Dance and Music Night
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Cuban Dance and Music Night
Celebrate the unique dance styles of Cuba with a live band, with free dance lessons and performances.
Fri, Jul 26, 2024
Folger Book Club:
Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton
Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton
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Folger Book Club: Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton
An "eco-thriller" that asks questions about morality and ambition, drawing on themes and relationships from Macbeth.
Thu, Aug 1, 2024, 6:30pm
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Youth Poetry Workshop
Join us for a free morning of crafts, poetry, and music.
Sat, Aug 3, 2024
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