The exhibition was put together by the Indiana Historical Society and highlights some of the state’s best-known literary works from the turn of the century, according to a press release.
The Monroe County History Center is sponsoring the exhibition, which is paired with the Indiana Festival Theatre’s production of Booth Tarkington’s “The Gentleman From Indiana.”
Pieces in the exhibition are drawn from collections at the Indiana Historical Society, the Indiana State Library and the University’s Lilly ?Library.
The exhibition features work from what is often called the “Golden Age of Indiana Literature,” during which Indiana authors achieved national acclaim. This focuses particularly on four authors who were prominent during this time period: George Ade, Meredith Nicholson, Booth Tarkington and James Whitcomb Riley.
The four authors selected represent a variety of literary works and styles, from Riley’s poetry to the mild realism of Tarkington and Nicholson.
The exhibition opens Thursday and runs until July 29. It is free and open to the public.
Performances of “The Gentleman From Indiana” will begin July 11 at the Wells-Metz Theatre. The show will run until the end of the month.
Tickets to “The Gentleman From Indiana” are $15 for students, $20 for seniors and $25 for regular admission. For more information on how to purchase tickets, call 812-855-1103 or visit?theatre.indiana.edu.
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