Welcome to the Living Literature SocietyA NOVEL APPROACH TO DISCOVERING ENGLISH LITERATURE, HISTORY AND ART THROUGH OUR UNIQUE 'LIVING LITERATURE' EVENTSLiving Literature invites you to rediscover these great men and women in their original homes where their spirit lives on. 
Charles Dickens
Jane Austen
Charles Darwin
Rudyard Kipling
Samuel Johnson
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Forthcoming EventsSaturday July 11th Byron - Poet and Romantic Hero. The Bookshop Theatre, Waterloo George Gordon, Lord Byron was the great literary celebrity of his day, as well as a scandalous rake and seducer who gave his life in the cause of freedom. Actor Joss Van Tyler gives a specially prepared performance of the great poet. Drinks, canapés. Bobbles and Plum now at The Calder Bookshop Waterloo - Meet the author - Sat. July 25th Between 1904 and 1907, the young P G Wodehouse (Plum) and Bertram Fletcher Robinson (Bobbles) co-authored four satirical playlets. They disappeared into the archives until historian Paul R Spiring found all four and tells how be brought them together in his new book capturing two of the most talented humorists of their time. Drinks, canapés and optional supper nearby. |
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Professional character actor John Tallents brings Charles Dickens to life in Dickens's library in London's Doughty Street.
Rebecca Smart (right) as Jane Austen and Barbie Davies as her sister Cassandra in
their play ‘Pictures of Perfection' in the Austen's family dining room in Chawton Hants Bringing Literature to LifeOne of the pleasures derived from reading great literature can be delving into the history and lives of the authors themselves. The Living Literature Society has been formed to offer its members unique informative and entertaining live literature events, many in the former homes of some of our greatest fiction writers: exclusive live theatrical performances or readings in character will bring your favourite author to life. The Living Literature Society focuses on well-known characters in literature and history; authors of Victorian literature including Wilde, the Brontës, Trollope, Hardy and Disraeli, along with the literary greats from twentieth century literature such as Evelyn Waugh, Conan Doyle and Orwell. Our events diary will be interspersed with a variety of quality, yet informal literary events, ranging from talks on modern English novels by well-known authors of 21st century fiction and non-fiction to walks and visits to the favourite haunts of the great writers and the characters that crop up in their novels. Our team of dedicated professional actors will also offer a variety of performances in less formal surroundings from specially written monologues and plays to short stories and poetry. Every event is catered to the highest standard, from an extensive buffet supper with wine (not forgetting coffee and pudding) to a champagne reception with canapés or traditional afternoon tea. The added bonus of joining our literature society is that you will be mixing with others who share your love of literature, history and the arts. The Society is run in conjunction with Storyline Journeys, which offers top flight ‘living literature’ events for discerning overseas visitors. 
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