Irish Gothic is a sub-genre of gothic fiction, beginning in the eighteenth century and spanning into modern and contemporary works. Largely inspired by the decay of the land-owning Protestant class, it focuses on themes of scandals, inheritance, and the supernatural. In this talk, Dr. Kelly Sullivan (NYU) will discuss her research in the genre. Afterwards, guests will have the opportunity to see a small exhibition related to gothic themes.

Kelly Sullivan (MA, PhD) is a professor of Irish and American Studies at New York University. Her research centers on modern literature, poetry, and visual arts. Currently, she is focused on Irish novelist Molly Keane (aka M.J. Farrell) and the study of “Big House” novels in the Irish Gothic genre.

(Starts at 6:00pm)
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