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A tour of literary dublin
Dublin is a vibrant European capital, full of history and heritage. It has also produced a remarkable number of literary giants such as Oscar Wilde, James Joyce and Samuel Beckett. The city is filled with places linked to these authors' as well as their characters' lives. UNESCO has also declared Dublin one of its first Cities of Literature. Let's now have a look at some of these literary connections...
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On the northwest corner of Merrion Square Park a colourful character observes people passing by. Wilde’s face looks rather thoughtful and serious. But as you walk around the sculpture, his expression changes to one of amusement, a nod to his divided sense of self, both tragic and comedic.
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Wilde’s childhood home is across the street at 1 Merrion Square. You can tour the house (which now serves as the campus for the American College Dublin) in the company of expert guides, who reveal plenty of details about Wilde’s rollercoaster life.
A pub with a fair few literary connections.
Samuel Beckett and James Joyce were both known to frequent this bar for a tipple or two. In Wilde’s day it was also a shop where he worked as a shelf stacker and used to spend his earnings on a Sunday evening, sitting with a bottle of stout. Nowadays, you can sit down next to a statue of Wilde on the bench right by the front door.
Stroll around Lincoln Place and you’ll find yourself at Trinity College, where Wilde won a scholarship to study Classics. While tours of the college are reserved for prospective students, you can visit the Book of Kells and one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, the Long Room, where Wilde studied.
Located in front of Stephen's Green and housed in the original campus of University College Dublin, MoLI is an interactive celebration of Irish poets, playwrights and novelists. It is a must-see for anyone interested in Irish literature. It hosts the first copy of Ulysses by Joyce.
organising A LITERARY TOUR
Which attractions do we need to take into account to organise a literary tour?
organising city breaks
City-break holidays are an important trend in the tourism industry as people's perception of cities has changed from being the entry or exit point to a country to a desired destination in its own right. In your opinion what are the other factors involved in the rise of this trend?City breaks allow tourists to make the most of their time by combining their sightseeing holidays with elements such as special events or activities (e.g. a literary tour!), shows, etc.
Example: City break in dublin
For those interested in literature and history, a city break in Dublin during the Bloomsday is something that should be on their wish list. This day originally celebrates Thursday, June 16th 1904, immortalised in James Joyce’s 1922 novel Ulysses. Celebrations now come in many different forms, including readings, performances, reenactments, tours, exhibitions and children’s events.Why not take advantage of our special "Bloomsday break" offer for the weekend activities held by Bloomsday festival and taking place between 14th and 16th June?
Our short "Breaks" combine comfortable accommodation with the most iconic events happening during the festival. We have taken the utmost care to select our hotels, which are all-centrally located and offer the maximum comfort and the best amenities for a unique holiday experience.
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WHAT IS INCLUDEDThis package is valid on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the duration of the festival and includes:
- 2-night accommodation in 3- or 4-star centrally-located hotels in twin-bedded or double rooms (see attached list) + 1 dinner.
- 2 tickets to the "In the footsteps of James Joyce and Oscar Wilde" film screening + a talk held by the film director
- A walking tour of Joyce's Dublin and a visit to the Book of Kells experience inside the Trinity College
- A literary pub crawl connected to the works of Joyce, Beckett and Wilde
- A visit to the Museum of Literature Ireland
- A visit to the Guinness storehouse
- 1 dinner in the bohemian Temple Bar quarter
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We are sure you won't miss this opportunity! PRICES:2-night accommodation in twin-bedded or double rooms*+ included activities = € 500*if travelling with children: kids aged 0-10 are free of cost. Triple rooms could be arranged too when necessary. We will be happy to arrange longer stays on request (+€50 per night). More info here: www.literarydublin.ie
Hands-on activity
READ AGAIN THE AD AND EXPLORE DUBLIN'S MAIN ATTRACTIONS MATERIAL ON CLASSROOM TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:1) The offer is aimed at art lovers. T - F2) The price is based on double occupancy. T - F3) The package includes optional activities. T - F4) Name two persuasive/ promotional expressions used in the ad.5) Where is the Temple Bar quarter and why is it famous for?6) What is the Book of Kells and where is it located?7) In addition to the Museum of Literature Ireland, can you name other museums located in Dublin city centre? 8) Name two historical buildings you can visit in Dublin city centre. 9) What can you see at the Guinness storehouse?
SOURCES & interesting links
Bloomsday festival: https://www.bloomsdayfestival.ie/A tour of Oscar Wilde's Dublin: https://www.visitdublin.com/guides/oscar-wildes-dublin
- Places linked to the authors' life (house of birth, where they used to spend their time, studied, etc.)
- Places linked to their works (e.g. where their characters used to walk, go, etc.)
- Specific events celebrating the authors' life or works (e.g. Bloomsday for James Joyce)
- Monuments celebrating the authors
- Museums hosting permanent or temporary exhibitions.
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