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668 Book and Dagger - The Scholars and Librarians Who Became Spies and Fought the Nazis (with Elyse Graham) | Jane Austen Turns 250

The History of Literature

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Unlikely Spies: Scholars and Librarians in WWII

This chapter explores 'Book and Dagger', a book about the unexpected espionage roles of scholars and librarians during World War II. The speaker also introduces a new podcast series highlighting the influence of literature on identity through discussions with Jewish authors.

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