Proust & His Irish Connections

Highlights from Talking History

Apr 19, 202600:52:15Society & Culture

We discuss the life and work of Marcel Proust and explore his connections with Ireland. Featuring: Dr Max McGuinness, Postdoctoral Fellow at the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies at Trinity College Du...

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