Date / Time
- June 4, 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Behind the Bookcase tours are sponsored by William and Anna Marie Petersen
Registration
- Admission is $25. 50% off for Rosenbach members, free for the Delancey Society. Not a member? Learn more.
- This is an in-person program at The Rosenbach Please check your spam folder for your email confirmation. If you have questions, please call (215) 732-1600 or email [email protected].
- Registration opens for Delancey Society members on March 2, for members on March 9, and for the general public on March 16.
Description
“When I die Dublin will be written in my heart,” James Joyce proclaimed of his homeland. Ireland has inspired storytellers for centuries, and The Rosenbach is home to an incredible collection of their work. In this program we’ll explore a wide array of holdings, including Bram Stoker’s handwritten notes for his gothic classic Dracula, correspondence from the iconic and incomparable Oscar Wilde, and, of course, one of our most famous holdings, Joyce’s manuscript of his Modernist masterpiece Ulysses. The influence of these authors continues to be felt far beyond their time, and far beyond Ireland’s rugged shores.
This tour will also be held on Thursday, June 8. Register here.
About Behind the Bookcase Tours at The Rosenbach
Behind the Bookcase Tours offer unparalleled access to see, and even touch, rare and important items not usually on view to the public. Each program is dedicated to a different author, theme, or topic and grants a truly hands-on experience with materials in The Rosenbach’s inspiring collection.
See all upcoming tours here. Space is limited and advance registration is strongly recommended.
Date / Time
- June 4, 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm