The Brotherhood of Ruralists is a much-celebrated group of artists who drew upon English cultural heritage, seeking to elucidate pastoral traditions in their work. In Lewis Carroll’s novels, they perceived elements of a past that continue to linger in our collective minds. In this presentation, Mark Richards tells the fascinating story behind the origins of the ‘Alice’ books. He explores how artists have been inspired by them and have continued to find ways to reinterpret them over the 150 years since they were first published. The presentation will be lively, visual and suitable for all.
Mark Richards has been studying the life and works of Lewis Carroll for over 40 years and has held a parallel interest in the Brotherhood of Ruralists for a similar length of time. He is a former Chairman of The Lewis Carroll Society and has frequently lectured on Carroll and his works.