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
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Virtual Folger Salon with Mathieu Bouchard, Lee Cotman, and Julia Skinner
Virtual Folger Salon with Mathieu Bouchard, Lee Cotman, and Julia Skinner
Learn about research happening at the Folger in real time! Each month, Folger Institute scholar and artist fellows will share their most exciting finds and thought-provoking challenges, followed by casual open conversation.
Fri, Dec 4, 2026, at 12pm ET
Early Music Seminar: An English Christmas for the Ages
Early Music Seminar: An English Christmas for the Ages
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 An English Christmas for the Ages.
Wed, Dec 9, 2026 at 6pm ET
Shakespeare’s Midsummer in December
Shakespeare’s Midsummer in December
This free professional development session for teachers focuses on A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Wed, Dec 9, 2026, 8pm ET
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