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'The Daughter of Time' Resource Guide
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'The Daughter of Time' Resource Guide

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Folger resources related to Richard III in preparation for our June Book Club discussion of The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey.

About 'The Daughter of Time' by Josephine Tey
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About 'The Daughter of Time' by Josephine Tey

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Introductory information on the June 2023 Folger Book Club selection, Josephine Tey’s classic mystery exploring Richard III.

'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow' Resource Guide
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'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow' Resource Guide

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Folger resources related to Shakespeare and digital technologies to accompany our discussion of Gabrielle Zevin’s novel.

About 'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow' by Gabrielle Zevin
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About 'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow' by Gabrielle Zevin

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Introductory information on the May 2023 Folger Book Club selection, Gabrielle Zevin’s exploration of gaming, grief, and collaboration.

'A Tip for the Hangman' Resource Guide
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'A Tip for the Hangman' Resource Guide

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Folger resources related to espionage and Christopher “Kit” Marlowe to accompany our discussion of Allison Epstein’s novel.

About 'A Tip for the Hangman' by Allison Epstein
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About 'A Tip for the Hangman' by Allison Epstein

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Introductory information on the March 2023 Folger Book Club selection, Allison Epstein’s exploration of Elizabethan London and espionage.

Resource Guide for 'Ramón and Julieta' by Alana Quintana Albertson
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Resource Guide for 'Ramón and Julieta' by Alana Quintana Albertson

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On November 3, 2022 the Folger's virtual book club continues with a discussion of Ramón and Julieta' by Alana Quintana Albertson. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of Folger resources related to 'Romeo and Juliet' and Latinx Shakespeare.
About 'Ramón and Julieta' by Alana Quintana Albertson
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About 'Ramón and Julieta' by Alana Quintana Albertson

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The Folger’s virtual book club continues on Thursday, November 3 with a discussion of 'Ramón and Julieta' by Alana Quintana Albertson. To get ready for the conversation, we’ve compiled some introductory information on this retelling of 'Romeo and Juliet' set amongst warring taco restaurants.
Resource Guide for 'Shadowplay' by Joseph O'Connor
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Resource Guide for 'Shadowplay' by Joseph O'Connor

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On October 6, 2022 the Folger's virtual book club continues with a discussion of 'Shadowplay' by Joseph O'Connor. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of Folger resources related to Shakespearean performance and the historical characters that appear in the novel.
About 'Shadowplay' by Joseph O'Connor
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About 'Shadowplay' by Joseph O'Connor

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The Folger’s virtual book club continues on Thursday, October 6 with a discussion of 'Shadowplay' by Joseph O'Connor. To get ready for the conversation, we’ve compiled some introductory information on this peek into the Victorian theatre, Shakespearean performance, and the writing of 'Dracula.'
Resource Guide for 'Learwife' by J.R. Thorp
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Resource Guide for 'Learwife' by J.R. Thorp

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On September 8, 2022 the Folger's virtual book club returns with a discussion of 'Learwife' by J. R. Thorp. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of Folger resources related to King Lear, the novel, and motherhood.
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About 'Learwife' by J. R. Thorp

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The Folger’s virtual book club returns on Thursday, September 8 with a discussion of Learwife by J. R. Thorp. To get ready for the conversation, we’ve compiled some introductory information on this unique perspective on Shakespeare's epic tragedy.