Dublin – A Tale of One’s City
As a Dubliner, I have often wondered why Dublin has produced such a wealth of accomplished literary artists – including three Nobel Literature Laureates and three Booker Prize winners. Over time, the outlook of the city itself has changed, with literary...
Elizabeth Gaskell’s Manchester
Who was Elizabeth Gaskell? Elizabeth Gaskell was a London-born Victorian novelist who moved to Cheshire when she was one year old, and to Manchester in her early twenties, where she remained for the rest of her life. She was a natural socialite and regularly kept...
Manchester’s Literary Attractions
Designated UNESCO City of Literature in 2017. Manchester’s literary scene is as diverse as its history and population. From radical pioneers such as Emmeline Pankhurst and Anthony Burgess to socially influential writers such as Elizabeth Gaskell and Walter...