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1 天前 · Dive deep into the world’s largest Shakespeare collection and access primary sources from the early modern period. About our collections From printed works of Shakespeare to rare materials from the early modern period; Use the library Researcher registration and reference services; Folger Institute Find out about our scholarly programs and fellowship opportunities
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Find out what’s on, read our latest stories, and learn how you can get involved. Folger Shakespeare Library is the world's largest Shakespeare collection, the ultimate resource for exploring Shakespeare and his world. Shakespeare belongs to you. His world is vast. Come explore. Join us online, on the road, or in Washington, DC.
About us - Folger Shakespeare Library
About us. The Folger Shakespeare Library makes Shakespeare’s stories and the world in which he lived accessible. Anchored by the world’s largest Shakespeare collection, the Folger is a place where curiosity and creativity are embraced and conversation is always encouraged. Visitors to the Folger can choose how they want to experience the ...
Our story - Folger Shakespeare Library
History of our collection. The Folger collection began in 1889 with Henry Folger’s first purchase of a rare book, a copy of the 1685 Fourth Folio of Shakespeare’s plays. By the time the collection was transported to the new library, it amounted to 200,000 items. In 1938, the library acquired the collection of the late Sir Robert Leicester ...
Shakespeare Exhibition - Folger Shakespeare Library
Get up close with the books at the heart of our Shakespeare collection: all 82 of the Folger First Folios. The First Folio was printed in 1623 seven years after Shakespeare’s death. Without it, 18 of Shakespeare’s plays might have been lost forever. Learn about the stories behind these remarkable books and how they came to the Folger.
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If you have an accessibility need that you would like to discuss with our Visitor Services team, please contact us at VisitorServices@folger.edu or (202) 544–7077. Folger Shakespeare Library is the world's largest Shakespeare collection, the ultimate resource for exploring Shakespeare and his world. Shakespeare belongs to you. His world is vast.
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Discover Shakespeare’s stories and the world that shaped them. Deepen your understanding of his works and their cultural influence. Shakespeare's works Read and learn more about Shakespeare's plays and poems; Shakespeare in print The First Folio (the book that gave us Shakespeare) and what came after; Shakespeare in performance From playhouse to film sets, explore four centuries of staging ...
The Folger Institute - Folger Shakespeare Library
2024年10月24日 · The Folger Institute. The Folger Institute is a center for advanced research in the early modern humanities at the Folger Shakespeare Library. Founded in 1970, the Institute gathers interdisciplinary communities of scholars for collections-based research. The Institute sets agendas, models best practices, and tests new methods for scholarship.
What we do | Folger Shakespeare Library
We drive discovery. The Folger Shakespeare Library is an international center for Shakespeare scholarship and the study of the early modern period. We welcome researchers who use our collection to advance knowledge across dozens of fields. We collaborate with other research institutions to expand access, foster exploration, and share knowledge.
About our collections | Folger Shakespeare Library
2024年11月5日 · About our collections. The Folger’s collection is vast and varied, including printed books; manuscripts; prints, drawings, photographs, paintings, and other works of art; and a wealth of performance history, from playbills to films, recordings, and stage costumes. In addition to the rare material collection, the Folger holds a collection of ...