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Molly G. Yarn
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Chronicler of bookwomen (misc.) Currently 17thC women printers. Previously SHAKESPEARE'S 'LADY EDITORS' (CUP). Freelance indexer/editor/researcher. A remarkably Independent Scholar.
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We both had to go to the vet separately last week for vomiting. Turns out we were drinking the Christmas tree water.
Two incorrigible orange cats looking out a window.
December 22, 2024 at 2:22 PM
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These are the very kind words from the selection committee, full text in alt. “An elegant and important book, Shax’s Lady Editors features dazzling archival work that creates an entire field.”
An elegant and important book, Shakespeare’s Lady Editors features dazzling archival work that creates an entire field. Yarn’s extraordinary research not only recovers the history of female editors of Shakespeare editions but also discovers details about their lives, reconstructs their efforts to demonstrate their professional skills, and creates a moving story that also reflects on her own assumptions and desires as a chronicler of these neglected writers. Yarn’s research, impressive in its scope and depth, provides an aspirational model for scholars. This clearly written, authoritative volume offers readers new perspectives on editorial work, periodicals studies, gender politics, and the modes by which Shakespeare was transmitted and interpreted over the centuries.
December 11, 2024 at 2:19 PM
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I’m so honored that Shakespeare’s Lady Editors is the co-winner of the 2024 MLA Prize for Contingent Faculty and Independent Scholars! Please check it out, and enjoy this Uncooperative Cat outtake in celebration.

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An orange tabby cat refusing to pose nicely with a stack of books.
December 10, 2024 at 7:12 PM
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Hello, new people! Super glad you’re here! I’ll try to catch up on follows, but in the meantime, I just went to Australia, so here’s a picture of me with a kangaroo!
November 10, 2024 at 4:51 PM
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Georgians, please vote early!
October 18, 2024 at 1:08 PM
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SHAKESPEARE’S LADY EDITORS is now available in paperback! And even more insanely affordable at £23/$30! #bookhistory

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Paperback copies of the book Shakespeare’s Lady Editors
September 26, 2024 at 2:18 PM
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Excuse me?
Photo of Facebook marketplace listing with title “Nazi jewelry box” priced at $50.
August 9, 2024 at 8:01 PM
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Childless cat lady…in a swing state.
July 26, 2024 at 1:21 PM
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Always ready to ask the important questions about the 17th century book trade.
April 9, 2024 at 7:35 PM