KENNY WISHES BRAM STOKER EXHIBITION WELL

Posted on October 19, 2012 12:36 PM   |   Permanent Link   

Dublin Bay North TD Seán Kenny today extended his best wishes to the Bram Stoker Exhibition, which opened yesterday.

"The Bram Stoker Exhibition opened yesterday at The Little Museum of Dublin, 15 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. The Exhibition focusing on the life of Bram Stoker will run for six weeks (18 October - 30 November 2012) in the heart of the capital city."

"The exhibition will be the focus of domestic and international attention. It will document the life and work of Bram Stoker, a writer that is now being recognised as one of the most influential Irishmen of all time, and originally a Clontarf local, having been born at 15 Marino Crescent.

"This wonderful exhibition includes many rarities relating to the life of Bram Stoker, including:
- the earliest inscribed copy of Dracula, dedicated to Bram's friend Hall Caine
- Bram's first published short story -The Crystal Cup.
- A dedication copy of 'The Mystery of the Sea', inscribed by Bram
- Stoker family artefacts that have never been seen in public
- And the first Irish translation of Dracula from 1933.

"The Little Museum's collection boasts over 400 artefacts, reflecting the generosity of ordinary Dubliners. The social, cultural and political history of Dublin is chronicled here at Little Museum. There are simple artefacts that encourage contemplation of the past, alongside items related to famous visitors such as that of President John F Kennedy, Marlene Dietrich and Muhammad Ali.

"I would encourage everyone to pay a visit to the Little Museum to see the treasures on display, which have now been augmented by the Bram Stoker exhibition."