Explore the remarkable works of Irish literature with Dr. Lee Jacobus, Professor Emeritus at the University of Connecticut, renowned scholar of Joyce, Milton, and Shakespeare, and author of The World of Ideas series.
At each session, Dr. Jacobus will introduce the featured book, providing historical, literary, and cultural context to enrich the reading experience and discussion.
The second title in the series is The Crock of Gold (1912) by James Stephens. A magical tale that explores leprechauns, the God Pan, and the power of beauty.
Copies of The Crock of Gold will be available for checkout at the reference desk. *Guilford patrons can access eBook and audiobook copies of this title through Hoopla.
Additional titles in the series include:
Thursday, November 12th: The Death of the Heart (1938) by Elizabeth Bowen
Thursday, December 10th: At Swim-Two-Birds (1939) by Flann O’Brien
Please register for each session separately.
Programs are free and open to all.
Please register.