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
Join us for a future event
Little Books, Big Gifts: The Artistry of Esther Inglis
Little Books, Big Gifts: The Artistry of Esther Inglis
Explore Esther Inglis's life and work as an early modern influencer and as the first woman in Britain to preface her works with selfies, in this exhibition 400 years after her death.
Through Sun, Feb 9, 2025
Folger Friday: New Year Wellness Celebration
Folger Friday: New Year Wellness Celebration
For our next Folger Friday event, participate in beginner-level creative and physical experiences that focus on preparing our minds and bodies for a new year.
Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 5:30pm
Not Just Another Day Off 2025
On demand: Not Just Another Day Off
Each year, the Folger celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with poetry readings by contemporary poets and actors. This year’s virtual program includes "Declaration" by Tracy K. Smith, the Gettysburg Address, "Lift Every Voice and Sing" – the Black national anthem, and Dr. King’s August 1967 speech "Where Do We Go From Here?”.
Sat, Jan 18 – Tue, Jan 21, 2025
Stay connected
Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.