On September 3, 2026 the Folger’s virtual book club returns with a discussion of Fair Rosaline by Natasha Solomons. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Shakespeare’s famous love (or is it “love”?) story.
LEARN more about Romeo and Juliet
LISTEN to related podcasts
- Episode 12: Romeo and Juliet Through the Ages
- Episode 60: Shakespeare and Girlhood
- Episode 165: Simon Godwin on Romeo and Juliet
EXPLORE articles on Romeo and Juliet
- Romeo and Juliet: Is Shakespeare’s famous love story actually a play about violence?
- Excerpt – The Girl on the Balcony by Olivia Hussey
QUIZ YOURSELF by putting these passages in order
REVISIT past Book Club picks that adapt Romeo and Juliet
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Early Music Seminar: An English Christmas for the Ages
Early Music Seminar: An English Christmas for the Ages
Folger Consort Artistic Director Robert Eisenstein leads a lively virtual seminar that offers a sneak peek at the music performed in the Folger Consort’s upcoming concert An English Christmas for the Ages.
Wed, Dec 9, 2026 at 6pm ET
Teaching Romeo and Juliet with the Folger Guide
Teaching Romeo and Juliet with the Folger Guide
This two-hour professional development session for teachers focuses on teaching Romeo and Juliet using the Folger Guide.
Sat, Jan 16, 2027, 10am ET
Teaching Hamlet with the Folger Guide
Teaching Hamlet with the Folger Guide
This two-hour professional development session for teachers focuses on teaching Hamlet using the Folger Guide.
Sat, Feb 6, 2027, 10am ET
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