The New York Times: Visitors to this town of about 11,000 on a bluff near the Missouri River have long been surprised to learn that it’s home to a set of rare Stradivari stringed instruments, which are housed in a museum here along with the world’s oldest playable harpsichord, the oldest surviving cello and some 15,000 other historic instruments.
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It is astounding how interest in Shakespeare has endured over time. I must applaud the Folger's efforts in making Folios accessible to a wide range of places, and the not insubstantial undertaking of protecting, moving, and displaying them. I really enjoyed this article's emphasis on the importance of printed books, and how books have shaped out cultural development. The fact that a lump of very old paper holds such importance to people all over the globe is a testament to how books and their place in the physical world will never be able to truly be replaced by paperless content.
The different communities receptions of the Folios is also incredible. The way different cultures and geographical communities have embedded Shakespeare into their collective consciousness is a testament to his universality and relevance outside time. With the 400th anniversary of his death approaching, there are few times better for contemplating digital literature and the endurance of culture over time.
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