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Resource Guide:
'Birnam Wood' by Eleanor Catton

On August 1, 2024 the Folger’s virtual book club continues with a discussion of Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to Macbeth, Shakespeare, and the envirnoment.


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Junior League of Washington

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