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The Folger Spotlight

Resource Guide: ‘I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem’

On October 1, 2020, the Folger continues its Virtual Book Club with I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem by Maryse Condé. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of Folger resources related to witchcraft, medicine, and other themes of this award-winning novel.


LISTEN to episodes of the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast

LEARN about early modern attitudes towards witchcraft and medicine

EXPLORE related pop-up exhibitions

READ some of Shakespeare’s plays featuring witches and magic


Words, Words, Words discusses I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem on Thursday, October 1. Registration for the November 5 session on Jacopo della Quercia’s License to Quill opens Tuesday, October 6. We hope you make a plan to join us!