The Irish in Italy exhibition aims to illustrate the progressive emergence of Ireland as an autonomous entity, both culturally and politically, in the Italian public consciousness, focusing on the role of pioneer publishers and translators. Irish in Italy displays several important documents such as letters by Pavese, Joyce, Montale, Yeats, Linati and first editions of Irish literature in Italy, both in periodicals and in book form. The exhibition will also feature talks by Lauren Arrington, Alessandro Gentili and John McCourt.
Location: Boole Library, University College Cork
Opening day: Thursday, February 7th. Opening times to be confirmed.