Resource Guide: 'Immortal Longings' by Chloe Gong

On April 4, 2024 the Folger’s virtual book club continues with a discussion of Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Antony and Cleopatra.

READ the Shakespeare play that inspired the novel

• Folger Digital Text: Antony and Cleopatra
• Antony and Cleopatra: A Modern Perspective
• Rome’s encounter with Egypt in Antony and Cleopatra

LISTEN to related podcast episodes

• Episode 27: Shakespeare in Hong Kong
• Episode 72: Adapting Shakespeare
• Episode 86: Tang Xianzu and Shakespeare in China
• Episode 192: John Adams Gives Antony and Cleopatra the Operatic Treatment
  • Related: Adapting Shakespeare’s ‘Antony and Cleopatra’ for opera

EXPLORE the character of Cleopatra

• The Queen of the Night: The infinite variety of Cleopatra
• Cleopatra and Fake News: How ancient Roman political needs created a mythic temptress

REVISIT Antony and Cleopatra on the Folger stage

• Antony and Cleopatra (2017)
• Meet the Cast: Antony and Cleopatra
• Dramaturg’s Notes: Antony and Cleopatra
• As the (Ancient) World Turns: Tony Cisek on designing Antony and Cleopatra’s set
• You Can Dance If You Want To: Movement in Antony and Cleopatra
• Snakes on a Stage: Behind the Scenes with Tony Koehler