On August 3, 2023 the Folger’s virtual book club continues with a discussion of Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of Folger resources related to Henry VIII and this turbulent time for the English court.
EXPLORE Shakespeare’s version of events
- Read Henry VIII
- Henry VIII, Folger Theatre (2010)
- Play on! Q&A: Caridad Svich on translating ‘Henry VIII’
DISCOVER the historical figures in our collection
- Henry VIII
- Thomas Cromwell
- The Tudors
EXPLORE adaptations of Wolf Hall
We would like to thank the following organizations for their generous support of this program
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