A thrilling adaptation; by acclaimed poet and playwright Liz Lochhead; that stays refreshingly close to Bram Stokers classic novel. Asked to adapt it by the Royal Lyceum Theatre; Edinburgh; she immersed herself in the book. After a sleepless night; she writes in the Introduction; my hair was standing on end; what with the mad Renfield in his lunatic asylum eating flies and playing John the Baptist to his coming master and with Lucys description of her "dream" of flying with the red-eyed one above the lighthouse at Whitby; and Jonathans "dream" of the three Vampire Brides advances upon him and of their being repelled at the last minute by the furious Dracula This was before Id even got to the abducted children or "the loving hand" of Lucys fiane staking her through the heart or that shocking rape-like bit where; with Minas newly-wed husband Jonathan asleep in a flushed stupor by her side; Dracula; at her throat; takes his fill of her lifes-blood Still; what really attracted me to the story was Rule One for becoming a vampire-victim: "First of all you have to invite him in." Ideal for schools and drama groups; this Dracula is all the more chilling for the respect it shows for Stokers original nightmare creation. Liz Lochheads version of Dracula premiered at the Royal Lyceum Theatre; Edinburgh; in March 1985. Despite remaining faithful to Bram Stokers original; Lochheads version grapples with contemporary preoccupations: gender roles; the horrors of the 20th century; the battles between faith and reason; madness and sanity; democracy and aristocracy... an erudite revisiting of a primal myth The Stage
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Valuable reference and fascinating readBy Rachel PerryIn addition to being a valuable reference that includes lists of early Oklahoma Cherokee basket makers and noteworthy public collections of Oklahoma Cherokee baskets; this finely produced book is a fascinating read. Karen Coody Coopers authentic and sensitive writing weaves the survival of basket making art with the history of the Cherokee people for the past 175 years. Individual basket makers life stories; quotes; and Cherokee cultural lore bring charm and empathy to this well-researched book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A fascinating look at a nearly lost skillBy TenkillerCherokee author; artist and researcher Cooper presents a well written treatment of the history and people who brought back Cherokee basketry in Indian Territory and Oklahoma; after the intricate yet functional skill nearly disappeared under the pressures of the forced relocation of the tribe; the Civil War and statehood.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. recommededBy Mardywell written; interesting
