Recorded May 21, 2020.
An online symposium to celebrate the launch of the Cambridge University Press six-volume essay series Irish Literature in Transition (2020), a new and dynamic account of Ireland’s literary history over 300 years. The event is a collaboration between the Trinity Long Room Hub and the British Association for Irish Studies 2020 online conference.
The event featured introductory remarks from Professor Jane Ohlmeyer (TCD) and Professor Patricia Coughlan (UCC), followed by a panel discussion with the individual volume editors, chaired by Professor Chris Morash (TCD).
Also featuring:
Prof Moyra Haslett (QUB), vol 1, 1700-1780
Prof Claire Connolly (UCC), vol 2, 1780 – 1830
Prof Matthew Campbell (U of York), vol 3, 1830 -1880
Prof Marjorie Howes (Boston College), vol 4, 1880-1940
Prof Eve Patten (TCD), vol 5, 1940 -1980
Profs Eric Falci (UC Berkeley) and Prof Paige Reynolds (College of the Holy Cross), vol 6 (1980 – 2020)
Learn more at: https://www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/