Collecting Shakespeare: The Story of Henry and Emily Folger

This biography details the lives of Henry and Emily Folger, a childless couple whose shared passion for Shakespeare led them to amass an unparalleled collection of Shakespeareana. Their meticulous collecting, fueled by Henry's Standard Oil wealth and Emily's scholarly expertise, culminated in the establishment of the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C. The book explores their personal lives, their collecting strategies, and the library's subsequent development into a major research institution and cultural center. It also examines the context of Shakespeare's reception in America and the business dealings that enabled the Folgers' ambitious project. The narrative draws extensively on archival materials and personal accounts, offering a rich and nuanced portrait of the Folgers and their lasting legacy. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/book_shelter Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Collecting-Shakespeare-Story-Henry-Folger/dp/1421411873?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=1aba307816ae65b6dfc551c3aedc26f6&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/