On November 7, 2024 the Folger’s virtual book club continues with a discussion of Dating Dr. Dil. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew, and Taylor Swift.
EXPLORE the play the novel is based on
- Read The Taming of the Shew through Folger Digital Texts
- The Taming of the Shrew in the Folger Collection
- The Taming of the Shrew, Folger Theatre, 2012 (dir. Aaron Posner)
- “The Taming of the Shrew” on the American stage before “Kiss Me, Kate”: An excerpt from “Shakespeare in a Divided America” by James Shapiro by Emma Smith
LISTEN to related podcast episodes
- Episode 40: Shakespeare in India
- Episode 42: Shakespeare and World Cinema
- Episode 122: The Gender Politics of ‘Kiss Me Kate’
- Episode 203: Margo Hendricks on Shakespeare, Race, and Romance
REVISIT a related past book club selection with Anne Tyler’s Vinegar Girl
CELEBRATE Kareena and Prem’s favorite musical artist
We would like to thank the following organization for its generous support of this program
Join us for a future event
Early Music Seminar: Love Songs of the 15th Century
Early Music Seminar: Love Songs of the 15th Century
Folger Consort Artistic Director Robert Eisenstein leads a lively virtual seminar that offers a sneak peek at the music performed in the Folger Consort’s upcoming concert Love Songs of the 15th Century.
Wed, Feb 11, 2026 at 6pm ET
Getting Inside Lady Macbeth’s Head
Getting Inside Lady Macbeth’s Head
This professional development session for teachers focuses on on engaging with Lady Macbeth as a character to build confidence and agency in the classroom.
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 8pm ET
Folger Book Club: 'Queen Hereafter' by Isabelle Schuler
Folger Book Club: 'Queen Hereafter' by Isabelle Schuler
Love is in the air with our February pick set in the world of Renaissance Faires, with author Jen DeLuca joining for the session.
Thu, Mar 5, 2026, 6:30pm
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