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"In the Heart of the Hibernian Metropolis"

A Virtual Travel Diary by UCLA Students

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Author: Taryn Slattery

Living Ghosts: Memory, Time and Irish Identity in “The Dead”

Each time I reread “The Dead,” a myriad of new meanings and interpretations stick with me as if I have … More

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A Moment of Introspection

I finished reading “The Dead” four days ago, and the concluding passage has not left my mind since: “Generous tears … More

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Tension in the Literary Hemisphere

Through reading Yeats’ poems alone, it is evident that his work was essential within the Revivalist movement. Yeats’ ability to … More

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The Many Faces of Abbey Theatre

After exploring the Abbey Theatre as it’s represented in various formats, the importance of space and how it is represented … More

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Dracula and The Irish Literary Revival

Brown’s “Cultural Nationalism” traces the forces that shaped Ireland’s cultural and literary atmospheres during the late 19th and early 20th … More

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Digging Deeper Into Irish Nationalism

This week, I explored St. Stephen’s Green and Merrion Square. As I entered the virtual tour, I appreciated the quaint, … More

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The Wicklow Mountains: On Top of the World

In my virtual reality tour, I explored the Wicklow Mountains. I was immediately captivated by the vastness of the landscape, … More

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