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Resource Guide: 'We That Are Young' by Preti Taneja
On September 2, 2021 the Folger hosts its Virtual Book Club, featuring a discussion of ‘We That Are Young’ by Preti Taneja. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Shakespeare, ‘King Lear,’…
Words, Words, Words: 'We That Are Young' by Preti Taneja
The Folger’s virtual book club continues on Thursday, September 2 with a discussion of Preti Taneja’s ‘We That Are Young.’ To get ready for the conversation, we’ve compiled some introductory information on this rich retelling of Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear.’
Collection Connections: 'The Last True Poets of the Sea' by Julia Drake
Dr. Emma Poltrack shares items she presented on August 5, 2021 as an introduction to ‘The Last True Poets of the Sea’ by Julia Drake.
Resource Guide: 'The Last True Poets of the Sea' by Julia Drake
On August 5, 2021 the Folger hosts its Virtual Book Club, featuring a discussion of ‘The Last True Poets of the Sea’ by Julia Drake. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to…
Words, Words, Words: 'The Last True Poets of the Sea' by Julia Drake
The Folger’s virtual book club continues on Thursday, August 5 with a discussion of Julia Drake’s ‘The Last True Poets of the Sea.’
ENCORES: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' performed by Folger Theatre (2016)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES. Enjoy a selection from Folger Theatre’s 2016 production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’
ENCORES: Poetry in Translation with Adam Zagajewski (2015)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES. Enjoy Adam Zagajewski sharing a selection of his poems in Polish alongside translation from Claire Cavanaugh from a reading in 2015.
ENCORES: A selection from "Sonata #3 in F Major" performed by Folger Consort (2015)
Folger Public Programs presents ENCORES, a weekly online series highlighting the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. This week, enjoy a selection of Biber’s “Sonata #3 in F Major” performed by Folger Consort.
Collection Connections: 'Sweet Sorrow' by David Nicholls
Dr. Emma Poltrack shares items she presented on June 3, 2021 as an introduction to Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls.
ENCORES: 'Recipes for Thought' Lecture by Wendy Wall (2011)
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. See an excerpt of Wendy Wall’s lecture “Recipes for Thought,” the 2011 Shakespeare…
ENCORES: 'Saint Joan' by Bedlam, presented by Folger Theatre (2018)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES. Enjoy a selection from Bedlam’s 2018 production of ‘Saint Joan,’ presented by Folger Theatre.
ENCORES: "Play, Music!" with Brian Kay (2017)
Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES. This week, enjoy a selection from Brian Kay’s 2017 talk on Shakespeare and music.