After Dickens is both a performative reading of Dickens the novelist and an exploration of the potential for adaptive performance of the novels themselves. John Glavin conducts a historical inquiry into Dickenss relationship to the theatre and theatricality of his own time; and uncovers a much more ambivalent; often hostile; relationship than has hitherto been noticed. In this context; Dickenss novels can be seen as a form of counter-performance; one which would allow the author to perform without being seen or scrutinized. But Glavin also identifies a rich performative potential in Dickenss fiction; and describes new ways to stage that fiction in emotionally powerful; critically acute adaptations. The book as a whole; therefore; offers a reading of Dickens through an unusual alliance between literary criticism and theatrical performance.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. great history of a great little townBy Dr. Jack LittleyLexington is Brigadoon. Its like stepping back into the 50s. People are polite and friendly. The town and the surrounding mountains are beautiful. This book does a nice job of capturing the towns past.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting pictorial history of Lexington; Va.By Martha B. StuartI was glad to find this book as it is about my home town; Lexington; Va. We often see these pictures here; but this is a particularly nice presentation of many in one place.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent history.By Edgar M. KyleThis is a highly authoritative; well organized; and interesting story of Lexington; an old town with a wealth of history especially surrounding the Civil War to the Marshall Plan.
