
Why I Love James Joyce
David Norris
Sunday, 29 March 2020
4:00pm
1 hour
Bodleian: Divinity School
£7 - £12.50
Event sponsored by
Well-known independent Irish politician David Norris talks about his lifelong love of the writer James Joyce and defends him against claims that his work is overrated and overlong.
Norris is a former English lecturer and was a candidate for President of Ireland in 2011. He was the first openly gay person to be elected to public office in Ireland and is credited with overthrowing the anti-homosexuality law that brought about the downfall of Oscar Wilde. Norris is a recognised scholar of Joyce who has done much to popularise the author in the face of criticisms about his work being overrated and overlong.
Norris is a senator in the Irish Senate. He is active on human rights issues, foreign policy and immigration. He is author of A Kick Against The Pricks: The Autobiography and Introducing Joyce: A Graphic Guide.
This event is part of the festival’s programme of Irish literature and culture.




























































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