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Marsh's Library, Ireland's first public library, and its rare books figure in James Joyce's Stephen Hero, Ulysses and Finnegan's Wake. Dr Muriel McCarthy, then its keeper, recounts its intriguing history from 1707, in 'The University of the People' 2002 series, the 100th anniversary of Carnegie Libraries in Ireland.
Join Kelly and Dermot for a story about James Joyce's youthful rebellion against the literary establishment of Dublin, his obsession with the apocalyptic predictions of a 12th century monk, a tale of psychic horror by W.B. Yeats, Jonathan Swift and Dublin's oldest public library. It's a jam-packed episode! Bonus: Dermot interviews Kelly about completing her blog series about "Proteus." Check out those blog posts here. Double Bonus: The difference between Elisha and Elijah from Chuck Knows Church. Sweny's Patreon helps keep this marvelous Dublin landmark afloat. Please subscribe! On the blog: Houses of Decay Social Media: Facebook|Twitter Subscribe to Blooms and Barnacles: iTunes| Google Play Music| Stitcher Texts Mentioned in this Episode: The Tables of the Law by W.B. Yeats The Day of the Rabblement by James Joyce Further Reading: Ellmann, R. (1959). James Joyce. New York: Oxford University Press. Fargnoli, A.N., & Gillespie M.P. (1995). James Joyce A to Z: The essential reference to his life and writings. New York: Oxford University Press. Retrieved from http://tinyurl.com/y4l26tc7 Gilbert, S. (1955). James Joyce’s Ulysses: a study. New York: Vintage Books. Gifford, D., & Seidman, R. J. (1988). Ulysses annotated: Notes for James Joyce's Ulysses. Berkeley: University of California Press. Gogarty, O. (1948). Mourning became Mrs. Spendlove and other portraits grave and gay. New York: Creative Age Press. Greer, J.M. History’s Arrow. The Archdruid Report. Retrieved from http://archdruidmirror.blogspot.com/2017/06/historys-arrow.html Hart, M. F. (1994). The Sign of Contradiction: Joyce, Yeats and ‘The Tables of Law.’ Colby Quarterly, 30 (4), 237-243. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.colby.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https://www.google.com/&httpsredir=1&article=3034&context=cq. Joyce, J. (2018). Critical writings. Mineola, New York: Dover Publications. Joyce, S. (1958). My brother’s keeper: James Joyce’s early years. New York: The Viking Press. McGinn, B. Apocalypticism explained: Joachim of Fiore. Frontline. Retrieved from https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/apocalypse/explanation/joachim.html Music Noir - S Strong & Boogie Belgique
Keynote lecture from Typography, Illustration and Ornamentation in the Early Modern Iberian Book world, 1450-1800.
With the 'Sole Survivors' exhibit, Marsh's Library will display 32 incredibly rare books and materials for the public.
Dr Jason McElligott (Marsh's Library) at the 2017 Tudor and Stuart Ireland Conference. 'William Hone and the Rye House Plot of 1683'.
Dr Jason McElligott (Marsh's Library) at the 2016 Tudor and Stuart Ireland Conference. Early modern female book owners: the evidence from Ireland's first public library
The seventh in a ten part podcast series on a 'History of the Easter Rising in 10 Objects' discusses books from Marsh's library that were damaged by British gunfire. 'A History of the Easter Rising in 50 Objects' by John Gibney is available now.