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1 Les Liaisons dangereuses in 5x5 - In Performance A reading of Les Liaisons dangereuses (Lettres XLVII & XLVIII) and discussion of the art of deception (in French). Catriona Seth, Philippe Roussin 27 Sep 2016
2 Creative Commons Networking⁴: Reassembling the Republic of Letters, 1500-1800 Howard Hotson, Faculty of History, University of Oxford, gives a talk for the DHOXSS 2015. Howard Hotson 10 Aug 2015
3 Creative Commons Scenes from Disraeli’s Extraordinary Life: Curating the Bodleian 2004 Exhibition and Widening Its Reach An inside look at the 2002 Bodleian Library exhibition about Disraeli's extraordinary life. Helen Langley 08 Jul 2015
4 Creative Commons Swirls and secrets: the mysteries of Jonathan Swift's love letters In Swift's letters to his adored Stella, we see an elaborate combination of language and code to tease his reader but still communicate intimacy. The denial of full disclosure and the refusal to reveal all is part of the game of seduction. Abigail Williams 14 Feb 2011