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Frank R Benson

How Frank R. Benson helped revive Shakespeare's popularity
Shakespeare and Beyond

How Frank R. Benson helped revive Shakespeare's popularity

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Sarah Hovde

Frank R. Benson. Folger Shakespeare Library. Folger Finds delivers delightful and insightful moments with the Folger collection. Sarah Hovde, a cataloger at the Folger Shakespeare Library, shares the story behind the announcement of a turn-of-the-century “Shakespearean season” in London. It’s…