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Collection Connections: 'The Last True Poets of the Sea' by Julia Drake
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Collection Connections: 'The Last True Poets of the Sea' by Julia Drake

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Dr. Emma Poltrack shares items she presented on August 5, 2021 as an introduction to ‘The Last True Poets of the Sea’ by Julia Drake.

Resource Guide: 'The Last True Poets of the Sea' by Julia Drake
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Resource Guide: 'The Last True Poets of the Sea' by Julia Drake

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On August 5, 2021 the Folger hosts its Virtual Book Club, featuring a discussion of ‘The Last True Poets of the Sea’ by Julia Drake. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to…

Words, Words, Words: 'The Last True Poets of the Sea' by Julia Drake
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Words, Words, Words: 'The Last True Poets of the Sea' by Julia Drake

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The Folger’s virtual book club continues on Thursday, August 5 with a discussion of Julia Drake’s ‘The Last True Poets of the Sea.’

Collection Connections: 'Sweet Sorrow' by David Nicholls
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Collection Connections: 'Sweet Sorrow' by David Nicholls

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Dr. Emma Poltrack shares items she presented on June 3, 2021 as an introduction to Sweet Sorrow by David Nicholls.

Resource Guide: 'Sweet Sorrow' by David Nicholls
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Resource Guide: 'Sweet Sorrow' by David Nicholls

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On June 3, 2021 the Folger hosts its Virtual Book Club, featuring a discussion of ‘Sweet Sorrow’ by David Nicholls. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Shakespeare, ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ and…

Words, Words, Words: 'Sweet Sorrow' by David Nicholls
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Words, Words, Words: 'Sweet Sorrow' by David Nicholls

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emma poltrack

The Folger’s virtual book club continues on Thursday, June 3 with a discussion of David Nicholls’ ‘Sweet Sorrow.’ To get ready for the conversation, we’ve compiled some introductory information on this tragicomic novel the Washington Post called “a tale of first love that hits all…

Collection Connections: 'Circe' by Madeline Miller
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Collection Connections: 'Circe' by Madeline Miller

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Rachel B. Dankert, Learning and Engagement Librarian, shares items she presented on May 6, 2021 as an introduction to Circe by Madeline Miller.

Resource Guide: 'Circe' by Madeline Miller
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Resource Guide: 'Circe' by Madeline Miller

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emma poltrack

On May 6, 2021 the Folger hosts its Virtual Book Club, featuring a discussion on ‘Circe’ by Madeline Miller. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Shakespeare and Greek mythology.

Words, Words Words: 'Circe' by Madeline Miller
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Words, Words Words: 'Circe' by Madeline Miller

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The Folger’s virtual book club, Words, Words, Words continues on Thursday, May 6 with a discussion of Madeline Miller’s Circe. To get ready for the conversation, we’ve compiled some introductory information on this award-winning novel about a fascinating figure from…

Collection Connections: 'A Bright Ray of Darkness'
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Collection Connections: 'A Bright Ray of Darkness'

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Dr. Emma Poltrack shares the items she presented on April 1, 2021 as an introduction to ‘A Bright Ray of Darkness’ by Ethan Hawke.

Resource Guide: 'A Bright Ray of Darkness' by Ethan Hawke
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Resource Guide: 'A Bright Ray of Darkness' by Ethan Hawke

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On April 1, 2021 the Folger hosts a discussion on ‘A Bright Ray of Darkness’ by Ethan Hawke. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of Folger resources related to Shakespeare’s ‘Henry IV’ plays, the performance…

Words, Words, Words: ‘A Bright Ray of Darkness’ by Ethan Hawke
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Words, Words, Words: ‘A Bright Ray of Darkness’ by Ethan Hawke

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The Folger’s virtual book club, Words, Words, Words continues on Thursday, April 1 with a discussion of Ethan Hawke’s ‘A Bright Ray of Darkness.’ To get ready for the conversation, we’ve compiled some introductory information on this compelling story of…

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