{"title":"Farah Karim-Cooper","description":"Dr. Farah Karim-Cooper is the eighth director of the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington DC. The Folger opened in 1932 as a home to the monumental collection of Shakespeare's works and materials from the early modern world amassed by founders Henry and Emily Folger. Today, Dr. Karim-Cooper leads a staff of around 150 who continue to grow and care for the collection, provide opportunities for research and scholarship, program the Folger's Elizabethan-style theater, offer training and classes for educators and students, and operate museum galleries and a café. As the Folger approaches its second century, Dr. Karim-Cooper is positioning the organization as an international leader for practical applications of Shakespeare and the humanities in civic life.","products":[{"product_id":"all-the-worlds-your-stage-shakespeare-for-today-discover-the-world-of-shakespeare-through-8-of-his-most-famous-plays-hardcover","title":"All the World's Your Stage Shakespeare for Today: Discover the World of Shakespeare Through 8 of His Most Famous Plays - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEight exciting Shakespeare retellings for kids, alongside the story of his life and the history of Tudor London, all beautifully illustrated.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIntroduce your child to the work of William Shakespeare in this gorgeous treasury for all the family to enjoy. By expertly reimagining eight of the Bardâ (TM)s most famous plays, Dr. Farah Karim-Cooper breathes new life into these well-loved works, making them highly engaging for a new generation of fans. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluding kid-friendly summaries of eight renowned Shakespeare plays: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003cbr\u003eMacbeth\u003cbr\u003eThe Tragedy of Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark\u003cbr\u003eA Midsummer Nightâ (TM)s Dream\u003cbr\u003eAs You Like It\u003cbr\u003eThe Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice\u003cbr\u003eThe Tempest\u003cbr\u003eThe Merchant of Venice\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFun facts about the life and times of Shakespeare, plus interesting information on how they created the sounds and smells in \u003ci\u003eThe Tempest\u003c\/i\u003e, and the magic and fairies in \u003ci\u003eA Midsummer Nightâ (TM)s Dream\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully illustrated throughout, with charming representations of popular characters and scenes from each play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fantastic educational gift for children aged 7-11 or a brilliant classroom resource, created to instill artistic passion in a new generation of theater enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith insightful and engaging storytelling combined with historical context and key themes for each play, readers will discover how Shakespeare gives us tools to think about the world today â \" and realize that Shakespeare really is for everyone, across every age group and time period!","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51375969206495,"sku":"9780593966952","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/XyLwOgY4HB9780593966952.webp?v=1789210939"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/farah-karim-cooper.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}