Darien Graham-Smith
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Dr Darien Graham-Smith is a British scholar, journalist and thespian. He was born in London in 1975.
Dr Graham-Smith studied English Literature at Trinity College, Cambridge before progressing to specialise in Victorian literature at the University of Wales, Bangor. He is best known for his contribution to the understanding of Lewis Carroll's works and ideas in the context of the broader Victorian intellectual tradition. His work Contextualising Carroll ([1]) was published by the University of Wales, where he holds his doctorate and where he was, during 2000-2, editor in chief of University newspaper Seren.
Beside his work on Victorian literature, Dr Graham-Smith also pursues an active interest in technology in the media and in the home, and holds the title of Components Editor at the British periodical PC Pro, published monthly by Dennis Publishing.
He is also notable for his involvement in independent theatre: achievements include co-writing The Cat Must Die, which The Times named critics' choice at the 2002 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and directing the South London Theatre's 2005 production of A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen.
