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License to Quill

ENCORES: Revisiting The Gunpowder Plot of 1605
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ENCORES: Revisiting The Gunpowder Plot of 1605

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Folger Public Programs is pleased to present ENCORES, a bi-weekly online series highlighting past performances and recalling the rich history of programming on the historic Folger stage. This week, Learning and Engagement Librarian Rachel B. Dankert presents collection items related…

Collection Connections: ‘License to Quill’
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Collection Connections: ‘License to Quill’

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Rachel B. Dankert, Learning and Engagement Librarian, shares the Folger collection items she presented on November 5, 2020 as an introduction to ‘License to Quill’ by Jacopo della Quercia.

Resource Guide: ‘License to Quill’ by Jacopo della Quercia
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Resource Guide: ‘License to Quill’ by Jacopo della Quercia

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On November 5, 2020 the Folger continues its Virtual Book Club with ‘License to Quill’ by Jacopo della Quercia. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of Folger resources related to espionage, religion, the Gunpowder Plot,…

Words, Words, Words: ‘License to Quill’ by Jacopo della Quercia
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Words, Words, Words: ‘License to Quill’ by Jacopo della Quercia

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Folger Public Programs celebrates bonfire night with our virtual book club, Words, Words, Words. On Thursday, November 5, we will be discussing Jacopo della Quercia’s License to Quill. We’ve compiled some introductory information on this James Bond-inspired Shakespeare thriller.