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W. Somerset Maugham

Just $15.00

This video is about 60 minutes full of intriguing information.

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Vita Sackville-West: Novelist, Poet and Creator of Sissinghurst
Vita Sackville West

Born to affluence in one of the great stately homes of England, Vita Sackville-West never really recovered from the fact that she had been born a girl and so could not inherit Knole, the house she adored. Her life was controversial and full of contradictions: She married Harold Nicolson, but eloped with Violet Keppel; she wanted to be a famous poet, but is best remembered today for creating one of the loveliest gardens in England; she was loved by men and women and had an astonishing variety of sexual partners, but she remained happily married to one man.

Susannah Fullerton depicts the creation and development of Sissinghurst’s wonderful garden and discusses the intriguing life story of Vita herself.

Fruit ‘N’ Veg, Including the Jewels of Rachel ‘Bunny’ Mellon
Rachel ‘Bunny’ Mellon

Early in 2019, Adrian had the opportunity to visit St Petersburg, Florida, to view a retrospective of the work of the 20th century jewellery designer Jean Schlumberger.

Inspired by nature and with his greatest patron being the American aristocrat with a green thumb; Rachel “Bunny” Mellon, this talk tells the story of Mrs Mellon’s collection, together with many other pieces by this talented jewellery designer and other notable jewellers and jewellery houses from around the world.

We not only see many of the Mellon jewels and decorative items but also hear stories about one of the heirs to the Listerine fortune, who also happened to marry the heir to the Mellon banking fortune. Money, jewels, style and extravagance on an unprecedented scale are the perfect ingredients for another fascinating talk in the CircaAD repertoire.

The Importance of Being Oscar: The Life And Works of Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde in 1882

“Somehow or other I’ll be famous, and if not famous, I’ll be notorious,” declared the young Oscar Wilde: he proved to be both! Wilde’s genius as a raconteur and coiner of epigrams made him the most quoted man in London. He translated his genius into stories, plays, poems and a novel and gained a place amongst the great Victorian writers.
Wilde once stated that he had put only his talent into his works, but had put his genius into his life.

Susannah Fullerton discusses Wilde’s extraordinary life story, his fall from fame and the creation of his great works of literature.

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W. Somerset Maugham was a “practitioner of precise prose” but had no illusions about his own abilities, commenting that “the greatest writers can see through a brick wall – my vision is not so penetrating.”

Purchase the Recorded Talk (just $15 AU)

This Zoom video is a real treat! Taken from a live-streamed presentation, it has been carefully recorded and completely edited to deliver the experience of being part of an audience and having the best seat in the house. It is about 60 minutes full of intriguing information about A.A. Milne and includes audience participation. Buy it now and receive a link to view your video immediately.

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A.A. Milne & Winnie the Pooh

Wednesday 3 April 2024, 5 – 6.15pm (AEST)

Just $20.00 (AU)

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Just $15.00

This video is about 60 minutes full of intriguing information.

PLEASE NOTE: This product contains an online video. Buy now and view your video immediately. Please look for access details in your order confirmation email.

Purchase a seat in the Zoom presentation (just $20 AU)

Join me live on Zoom on Wednesday 3rd April 2024 at 5pm. I’ll give you a fully illustrated 60 minute presentation all about the life of A.A. Milne and his most enduring character. There will be time for questions and a chat at the end. Purchase your access link today.

The talk will be recorded, so if the time doesn’t suit you to join me live, you can watch the recording whenever you like. (You must still purchase access to the talk.) I will provide a comprehensive ‘further reading’ list and links, to inspire you to set off on your own exploration.

This late afternoon lecture is just the way to wind down after a hard day. Make yourself a beverage of your choice, settle back, and enjoy the company of the bear with very little brain.