The Irish Itinerary Podcast
The Irish Itinerary Podcast is an audio podcast brought to you by EFACIS, the European Federation of Associations and Centres of Irish Studies. As an innovative addition to our longstanding Irish Itinerary circuit which organises live events all across Europe, this series will bring together some of the best contemporary Irish authors and artists in conversation with leading Irish Studies scholars from across Europe. This exciting new project is designed in the spirit of open access and inclusivity, and made possible by the generous support of Culture Ireland, the Department of Foreign Affairs, and the Irish College, Leuven.
The Irish Itinerary Podcast
40. Barry McCrea in conversation with Michael G Cronin (16 February 2023)
In his conversation with Michael G Cronin, Barry McCrea discusses the genesis of his novel The First Verse (2005); the influence of Latin-American magical realism and other non-English literary works on both the story and style of the novel; the clash between the unlimited inner lyrical self and the limited real world; the dangers of solipsistic reading; real and literary cities; and his current literary project.