Wretched Strangers at Maynooth University
In my capacity as Maynooth University Writer-in-Residence 2018-19, I will be hosting Ágnes Lehóczky and JT Welsch, editors of Wretched Strangers (Boiler House Press, 2018), for a conversation on themes explored by the anthology, and readings from the book.
Wretched Strangers is an anthology of innovative writing from 125 poets, assembled in response to surges in violent British nationalism and political paranoia around borders, and to related social and ethical crises. It was published on the second anniversary of the UK's June 2016 EU Referendum, with proceeds donated to charities fighting for the rights of refugees.
The event takes place in the 1st floor seminar room (1.33), Iontas Building, Maynooth University, on Monday 18 February and starts at 4pm. This first presentation of the book in Ireland will additionally include readings from anthology contributors Katherine Ebury, Áilbhe Hines and Aodán McCardle.
All welcome, admission free.
On publication day, David Wheatley wrote an article on the book in The Irish Times.
Wretched Strangers is an anthology of innovative writing from 125 poets, assembled in response to surges in violent British nationalism and political paranoia around borders, and to related social and ethical crises. It was published on the second anniversary of the UK's June 2016 EU Referendum, with proceeds donated to charities fighting for the rights of refugees.
The event takes place in the 1st floor seminar room (1.33), Iontas Building, Maynooth University, on Monday 18 February and starts at 4pm. This first presentation of the book in Ireland will additionally include readings from anthology contributors Katherine Ebury, Áilbhe Hines and Aodán McCardle.
All welcome, admission free.
On publication day, David Wheatley wrote an article on the book in The Irish Times.
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