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The Porpoise

Collection Connections: 'The Porpoise' by Mark Haddon
Folger Spotlight

Collection Connections: 'The Porpoise' by Mark Haddon

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Rachel B. Dankert, Learning and Engagement Librarian, shares items she presented on November 4, 2021 as an introduction to ‘The Porpoise’ by Mark Haddon.

Resource Guide: 'The Porpoise' by Mark Haddon
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Folger Spotlight

Resource Guide: 'The Porpoise' by Mark Haddon

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On November 4, 2021 the Folger hosts its Virtual Book Club, featuring a discussion of ‘The Porpoise’ by Mark Haddon. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to the novel and the themes,…

Words, Words, Words: 'The Porpoise' by Mark Haddon
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Words, Words, Words: 'The Porpoise' by Mark Haddon

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The Folger’s virtual book club, Words, Words, Words continues on Thursday, November 4 with a discussion of Mark Haddon’s ‘The Porpoise.’ To get ready for the conversation, we’ve compiled some introductory information on this innovative reimagining of Shakespeare’s ‘Pericles.’

How Pericles Inspired Mark Haddon's novel The Porpoise
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How Pericles Inspired Mark Haddon's novel The Porpoise

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Shakespeare Unlimited:Episode 131 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time author Mark Haddon’s books take twists and turns that sometimes seem to only make sense in the context of his stories. Shakespeare’s  Pericles takes twists and turns that…