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Shakespeare, improvisation, and the art of rhetoric
Ellen Terry as Viola
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Shakespeare, improvisation, and the art of rhetoric

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Shakespeare characters like Viola and Iago are masters of improvisation, says Folger Director Michael Witmore in this excerpt from the 2017 Shakespeare’s Birthday Lecture.

Shakespeare belongs to all of us
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Shakespeare belongs to all of us

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Shakespeare died 400 years ago this week. Who cares? Well, millions and millions of people. Shakespeare remains the most produced playwright in America. Over 90% of American high school students study his plays and poetry, not to mention half of…

Shakespeare, the ultimate connector
Michael Witmore
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Shakespeare, the ultimate connector

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Michael Witmore. Photo by Chris Hartlove. Once again, Shakespeare. This year the Folger is leading a nationwide celebration—The Wonder of Will—to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, or better, the fifth century of his afterlife. Why do we keep returning…