Performing Authorship in the Nineteenth-Century Transatlantic Lecture Tour

Exploring the concept of performative, embodied authorship, Amanda Adams focuses on the significance of transatlantic lecture tours in the nineteenth century. She analyzes the experiences of notable authors like Frederick Douglass and Charles Dickens, demonstrating how these tours contributed to the rise of authors as celebrities in an increasingly interconnected world. By examining this phenomenon, Adams sheds light on the evolving relationship between authorship and celebrity culture during this transformative period.