On June 1, 2023 the Folger’s virtual book club continues with a discussion of The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of Folger resources related to Richard III, both the historical figure and Shakespeare’s villainous character.
REVIST Shakespeare’s play
LISTEN to related podcast episodes
- Episode 3: In Search of the Real Richard III
- Episode 166: Richard III in Prison
- Episode 174: Mike Lew on Teenage Dick
- Episode 210: Robert O’Hara on Directing Richard III
EXPLORE Richard III in performance
- Edwin Booth as Richard III
- An edition of Richard III “adapted for amateurs”
- In the Giving Vein: The Pop-Cultural Legacy of Olivier’s Richard III
- At the Folger
QUESTION how fiction interacts with history
- “They do me wrong”: Reputation, Richard III, and The Lost King
- Mangled glory: Fact and (mostly) fiction in Shakespeare’s history plays
LEARN about Richard III and disability studies
We would like to thank the following organization for its generous support of this program
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Folger Salon with Nakeisha Daniel and JaMeeka Holloway, and Lorenzo Gatta
Folger Salon with Nakeisha Daniel and JaMeeka Holloway, and Lorenzo Gatta
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.
Thu, May 14, 2026 at 4:30pm
Family Workshop: An Ode to the Gardens
Family Workshop: An Ode to the Gardens
Families will take inspiration from the season to make connections with nature in Shakespeare’s plays and throughout the Folger itself. Then, head to the Folger’s gardens to compose an “Ode to the Folger Gardens,” using lines from Shakespeare and Rita Dove’s poetry!
Sat, May 16, 2026 at 11:30am & 1pm
Shakespeare Exhibition
Our Shakespeare Exhibition
See the Folger First Folios, learn more about Shakespeare and his plays, and explore the complexities of his cultural legacy.
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