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Sweet Sorrow

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…