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The Many Lives of John Donne, with Katherine Rundell
Shakespeare Unlimited

The Many Lives of John Donne, with Katherine Rundell

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From hotshot poet to penniless prisoner to rock star preacher, the extraordinary life—or should we say lives?—of John Donne.

Billy Collins on Writing Short Poems and Reading Shakespeare's Sonnets
Shakespeare Unlimited

Billy Collins on Writing Short Poems and Reading Shakespeare's Sonnets

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Poet Billy Collins talks about humanizing Shakespeare and other literary titans, delves into his own work and inspirations, and reads from his new collection, Musical Tables.

Poetic Pairings: Donika Kelly and a Hungarian Red Blend
Folger Spotlight

Poetic Pairings: Donika Kelly and a Hungarian Red Blend

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Folger Theatre

‘Shakespeare’s Sisters: Say Her Name’ is an online writing seminar that celebrates the poetry of Black women in America. We are pleased to bring you a special collaboration with DCanter wines, pairing a poem from the Shakespeare’s Sisters curriculum with…

ENCORES: 'Cave Canem Drops the Mic' with Kamilah Aisha Moon (2016)
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Folger Spotlight

ENCORES: 'Cave Canem Drops the Mic' with Kamilah Aisha Moon (2016)

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Folger Theatre

Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES. This week we remember Kamilah Aisha Moon with her reading from ‘Cave Canem Drops the Mic’ (2016).

Poetic Pairings: Elizabeth Alexander and Rioja Alavesa
Folger Spotlight

Poetic Pairings: Elizabeth Alexander and Rioja Alavesa

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Folger Theatre

‘Shakespeare’s Sisters: Say Her Name’ is an online writing seminar that celebrates the poetry of Black women in America. We are pleased to bring you a special collaboration with DCanter wines, pairing a poem from the Shakespeare’s Sisters curriculum with…

Poetic Pairings: Rita Dove and Ragana Bianco PetNat
Folger Spotlight

Poetic Pairings: Rita Dove and Ragana Bianco PetNat

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Folger Theatre

‘Shakespeare’s Sisters: Say Her Name’ is an online writing seminar that celebrates the poetry of Black women in America. We are pleased to bring you a special collaboration with DCanter wines, pairing a poem from the Shakespeare’s Sisters curriculum with…

ENCORES: A selection from 'We Wear the Masks: Poetry and Fiction inspired by Comic Books' (2017)
Folger ENCORES, red theater seats fading into darkness
Folger Spotlight

ENCORES: A selection from 'We Wear the Masks: Poetry and Fiction inspired by Comic Books' (2017)

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emma poltrack

Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES, a bi-weekly online series highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. Enjoy a selection read by Manuel Gonzales from his novel, ‘The Regional Office…

Shakespeare's Sonnets in the Folger's Collection
Folger Spotlight

Shakespeare's Sonnets in the Folger's Collection

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Folger Theatre

Assistant Curator of Collections Elizabeth deBold shares items related to Shakespeare’s sonnets, part of a presentation preceding the October 5 poetry reading with Diane Seuss and t’ai freedom ford.

ENCORES: A selection from the O. B. Hardison ‘Afrofuturism’ reading (2019)
Folger ENCORES, red theater seats fading into darkness
Folger Spotlight

ENCORES: A selection from the O. B. Hardison ‘Afrofuturism’ reading (2019)

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Folger Theatre

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. Enjoy a selection read by Tananarive Due from her upcoming novel, ‘The Reformatory.’

Make Emily Dickinson’s Black Cake with The SugaChef
Folger Spotlight

Make Emily Dickinson’s Black Cake with The SugaChef

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Folger Theatre

Padua Player, The SugaChef, shares his recipe for a black fruit cake inspired by own of Emily Dickinson’s own recipes.

ENCORES: ‘Vinegar & Char’ Poetry Reading (2019)
Folger ENCORES, red theater seats fading into darkness
Folger Spotlight

ENCORES: ‘Vinegar & Char’ Poetry Reading (2019)

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Folger Theatre

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. Enjoy a selection of read poems by W. Ralph Eubanks, Sandra Beasley, and…

The Eighteenth-Century Manuscript Verse Miscellany
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The Eighteenth-Century Manuscript Verse Miscellany

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Betty Schellenberg

A guest post by Betty Schellenberg Recently I’ve been exploring the very active literary lives of eighteenth-century lower gentry and middle-class individuals. Many of these socially obscure people not only composed and exchanged verse in manuscript form within their own…

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