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emma poltrack

has a PhD in English and Comparative Literature Studies (with a focus on contemporary Shakespearean performance) from University of Warwick. She earned her MA in Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cultural History of Renaissance England at The Shakespeare Institute.
The Amateur of Fashion: Robert "Romeo" Coates
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The Amateur of Fashion: Robert "Romeo" Coates

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Meet Robert “Romeo” Coates, a 19th century gent better known for his antics (and fashion sense) than his acting.

'Booth' Resource Guide
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'Booth' Resource Guide

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Folger resources related to Folger resources related to 19th-century Shakespeare performance and the Booth family to accompany the February 2023 book club discussion of Booth.

About 'Booth' by Karen Joy Fowler
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About 'Booth' by Karen Joy Fowler

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Introductory information on the February 2023 Folger Book Club selection, Karen Joy Fowler’s intimate portrayal of an American family whose celebrity turned to infamy,

'Black Cake' Resource Guide
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'Black Cake' Resource Guide

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Folger resources related to food and food pathways to accompany the December 2022 book club discussion of Black Cake.

About 'Black Cake' by Charmaine Wilkerson
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About 'Black Cake' by Charmaine Wilkerson

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Introductory information on this multi-generational family story, the December 2022 Folger Book Club selection.

Shakespeare Lines for Evil Laughter
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Shakespeare Lines for Evil Laughter

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We're helping you prepare for DC Public Library's Evil Laugh Contest with some deviously delightful Shakespeare lines you can use in your performance.
Collection Connections: 'Learwife' by J.R. Thorp
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Collection Connections: 'Learwife' by J.R. Thorp

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Held on the first Thursday of the month, the Folger’s virtual book club is free and open to all. Here, Dr. emma poltrack, shares items she presented on September 8, 2022 as an introduction to Learwife by J.R. Thorp.
Innogen and Ghost Characters
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Innogen and Ghost Characters

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In a humorous post from 2017, web comic creator Mya Gosling mused about the absence of mothers in Shakespeare’s plays. Employing her signature stick-figure style, she presented a series of single-panel comics that put these absent maternal figures back in…

Collection Connections: 'Love in Color: Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold' by Bolu Babalola
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Collection Connections: 'Love in Color: Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold' by Bolu Babalola

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Dr. emma poltrack shares items she presented on June 2, 2022 as an introduction to 'Love in Color: Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold' by Bolu Babalola.
Resource Guide: 'If We Were Villains' by M. L. Rio
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Resource Guide: 'If We Were Villains' by M. L. Rio

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On April 7, 2022 the Folger hosts its Virtual Book Club, featuring a discussion of If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to the novel, tragedy, and acting.
Words, Words, Words: 'If We Were Villains' by M. L. Rio
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Words, Words, Words: 'If We Were Villains' by M. L. Rio

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The Folger’s virtual book club continues on Thursday, April 7 with a discussion of 'If We Were Villains' by M.L. Rio. To get ready for the conversation, we’ve compiled some introductory information on this twisty thriller about Shakespeare students at an exclusive arts conservatory.
Resource Guide: 'The Weight of Ink' by Rachel Kadish
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Resource Guide: 'The Weight of Ink' by Rachel Kadish

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On February 3, 2022 the Folger hosts its Virtual Book Club, featuring a discussion of 'The Weight of Ink' by Rachel Kadish. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to the novel, religion in the 17th-century, and scholarship today.
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