Literature of Irish Exile: Carleton, Montague and Migration
Description
Explore the literature of two Tyrone authors, William Carleton and John Montague, in this autumn school at the Mellon Centre for Migration Studies.
Explore the literature of authors William Carleton (1704 - 1869) and John Montague (1929 - 2016) on Saturday 2nd November. Delve into the themes of landscape, memory, exile and migration found in Carleton and Montague's work. Although the two Tyrone writers lived almost two hundred years apart, both portrayed rural life in a very profound way. Join Dr. Paddy Fitzgerald, Dr Liam Campbell and Liam Foley at this autumn school at the Mellon Centre for Migration Studies, in the grounds of the Ulster American Folk Park.
What to know:
-This event is taking place at the Mellon Centre for Migration Studies in the grounds of Ulster American Folk Park.
-Admission is free but please book your place by phoning 02882 256315 or by emailing Liam.Campbell@librariesni.org.uk or Patrick.Fitzgerald@librariesni.org.uk
-This event will take place on Saturday 2nd November from 10:30 to 12:30. Tea & coffee registration at 10:00.
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