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The Engaging & Enduring Mr. Dickens reception and talk

Books / Literature - Reception

Thursday, September 20, 2012
4:30 PM-6:30 PM

George C. Gordon Library
Gladwin Gallery, Ground Floor

To celebrate Charles Dickens's 200th birthday, Gordon Library is presenting an interesting selection of material from its Fellman Dickens Collection. The exhibition highlights themes in Dickens's novels including family life, coaching days, Christmas, and social reform. Rare first editions in serials and parts are also on view. A reception will be held on September 20, 2012,4:30-6:30 p.m., featuring a presentation by Kristin Boudreau entitled 'A Pretty New England Town' : Dickens in Worcester. This event is in conjuction with the Dickens Returns! weekend in the Blackstone Valley. See http://valfa.com/dickens-returns/ for more information.

Suggested Audiences: Elders, Adult, College, High School

E-mail: libraryexhibits@wpi.edu
Phone: 508-831-5410

Last Modified: September 17, 2012 at 1:46 PM

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