On October 5, 2023 the Folger’s virtual book club continues with a discussion of Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Romeo and Juliet and the intersection of Shakespeare and horror.
LEARN more about Romeo and Juliet
LISTEN to related podcasts
- Episode 12: Romeo and Juliet Through the Ages
- Episode 85: Shakespeare in Science Fiction
- Episode 110: Pop Culture Shakespeare and Teens with Stefanie Jochman
- Episode 154: Writing About the Plague in Shakespeare’s England
EXPLORE Shakespeare and horror
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