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Resource Guide: 'The Tower' by Flora Carr

On March 6, 2025 the Folger’s virtual book club continues with a discussion of The Tower by Flora Carr. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to women in Shakespeare and Mary Queen of Scots.


CELEBRATE Women’s History Month with podcasts and articles

EXPLORE Folger Theatre’s production of Mary Stuart

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REVISIT another book club selection with Mary, Queen of Scots at its center

We would like to thank the following organization for its generous support of this program

Junior League of Washington

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