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The Folger Spotlight

Resource Guide: 'The Death I Gave Him' by Em X. Liu

On May 1, 2025 the Folger’s virtual book club continues with a discussion of The Death I Gave Him by Em X. Liu. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Hamlet, science fiction, and technology.


LEARN more about Hamlet

EXPLORE different ways digital technologies are applied to Shakespeare

REFLECT on early modern approaches to death and grieving

LISTEN to related podcasts

We would like to thank the following organization for its generous support of this program

Junior League of Washington

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Folger Book Club:
'The Death I Gave Him' by Em X. Liu

Folger Book Club:
'The Death I Gave Him' by Em X. Liu

Our May 2025 is lyrical, queer sci-fi retelling of Shakespeare's Hamlet as a locked-room thriller.
Thu, May 1, 2025, 6:30pm
Folger Virtual