22nd International Swift Symposium

Join us for a remarkable literary celebration at the 22nd International Swift Symposium! This special event marks the 300th anniversary of Jonathan Swift’s Drapier’s Letters, a powerful cornerstone in Irish history.

Saturday 19 October 2024

St Patrick’s Deanery, Kevin Street, Dublin

14:00 – 16:30

Immerse yourself in thought-provoking talks from global scholars on the legacy of Swift, the political power of the Drapier, and more! Featuring speakers from Hungary, Canada, Ireland, and beyond.

Programme

“The Contemporary Reception of the Drapier’s Letters in Newspapers”; Gabriella Hartvig, University of Pécs, Hungary.

“The Drapier, the Viscount and the Slave: Swift, Molesworth and some modalities of bondage”; James Ward, Ulster University, Coleraine.

“Jonathan Swift and the weight of things”; Conrad Brunstrom, Maynooth University.

‘The Drapier’s Voice, The Bell-man’s Cry’; Katarina O’Briain, York University, Toronto, Canada.

Response Ruth Menzies, Aix-Marseille Université.

Attendance is FREE, but booking is essential to secure your spot. 

Don’t miss this unique gathering of Swift enthusiasts and experts!