Bram Stoker died in London on 20 April 1912, this April marks the centenary of his death.
An Irish novelist and short story writer, he is best known for his horror novel Dracula which was published in 1897.
Summer Reading
June 24, 2010
Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit ‘em, but remember it’s a sin to killa mockingbird.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ by Harper Lee. Why not treat yourself to a new edition of the novel and read it? If it has been a while then you can relive the story and if you have never had the chance, then why not see what it’s all about.
Dublin: One City, One Book
April 9, 2010
An initiative of the Dublin City Public Libraries the Dublin: One City, One Book project is in its fifth year. The aim of the project is to get everyone in Dublin reading the same book. The book choice for April 2010 is The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde.
The Picture of Dorian Gray was first published in 1890. Dorian is a young man who was both good looking and rich. When he sees a spectacular portrait of himself he is bewitched and offers his soul in return for eternal youth and good looks. Under the influence of friend Henry Wotton, Dorian lives a double life with behaviour that sinks into debauchery and cruelty.
For more information about the project and further details about Oscar Wilde and The Picture of Dorian Gray click here.
