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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"Songs from a Medieval Winter" with Muco
"Songs from a Medieval Winter" with Muco
Experience renditions of ballads and verse around the theme of winter with Muco. Following a presentation, Muco will perform Middle-English secular lyrics and Old-English verse accompanied by the inanga, a zither from East Africa.
Wed, Nov 12, 2025 at 7pm ET
On View: Missy Dunaway
On View: Missy Dunaway
In this small solo exhibition, artist Missy Dunaway investigates the connections between art, literature, history, and the natural world with her paintings of birds mentioned in Shakespeare's plays.
Fri, Nov 14, 2025 – Sun, Jan 4, 2026
How to Survive Teaching Act 5
How to Survive Teaching Act 5
This professional development session for teachers focuses on strategies for reading the final act of a Shakespeare play, from using Folger Essential Practices to exploring epilogues through paired texts.
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 8pm ET
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