On November 7, 2024 the Folger’s virtual book club continues with a discussion of Dating Dr. Dil. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew, and Taylor Swift.
EXPLORE the play the novel is based on
- Read The Taming of the Shew through Folger Digital Texts
- The Taming of the Shrew in the Folger Collection
- The Taming of the Shrew, Folger Theatre, 2012 (dir. Aaron Posner)
- “The Taming of the Shrew” on the American stage before “Kiss Me, Kate”: An excerpt from “Shakespeare in a Divided America” by James Shapiro by Emma Smith
LISTEN to related podcast episodes
- Episode 40: Shakespeare in India
- Episode 42: Shakespeare and World Cinema
- Episode 122: The Gender Politics of ‘Kiss Me Kate’
- Episode 203: Margo Hendricks on Shakespeare, Race, and Romance
REVISIT a related past book club selection with Anne Tyler’s Vinegar Girl
CELEBRATE Kareena and Prem’s favorite musical artist
We would like to thank the following organization for its generous support of this program
Join us for a future event
Early Music Seminar: A Mass for Christmas Eve
Early Music Seminar: A Mass for Christmas Eve
Folger Consort Artistic Director Robert Eisenstein leads a lively seminar that offers a sneak peek at the music performed in the Folger Consort’s upcoming Mass for Christmas Eve: Baroque Music for the Season.
Wed, Dec 4, 2024 at 6pm ET
Folger Book Club:
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
Folger Book Club: The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
Set in late 16th-century Spain, our December selection features a high stakes magical contest in a lush early modern setting.
Thu, Dec 5, 2024, 6:30pm
Virtual Folger Salon with Edel Lamb, Dominick Porras, and Susan Valladares
Virtual Folger Salon with Edel Lamb, Dominick Porras, and Susan Valladares
Learn about research happening at the Folger in real time! Each month, Folger Institute scholar and artist fellows will share their most exciting finds and thought-provoking challenges, followed by casual open conversation.
Fri, Dec 6, 2024 at 4pm ET
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