The Blackbird Bookclub, Part 1
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Tess Maginess, BA, MA, PhD, PFHEA 

Autumn 2024 

10 weekly sessions on Mondays 11.00 am to 1.00 pm, starting 23 September 

The Blackbird Bookclub celebrates the best of classical and contemporary writing and features guest talks from leading Irish writers.  The Bookclub is an informal class where participation from students is welcomed.  Students are also invited to contribute their ideas about the works to be discussed.  The course is led by Tess Maginess.  

23 September -  Karina Borowicz, ‘September Tomatoes’ - tutor, Tess Maginess 

30 September - The Iliad,  3, 'Helen at Troy' - tutor, Geraldine O’Neill  

7 October -  Helen Dunmore, The Greatcoat - tutor,  Louise McIvor 

14 October-  Charles Dickens, ‘The Signal-Man’ - tutor, Tess Maginess 

21 October -  Carlo Gebler, A Cold Eye: Notes from a Shared Island,  1989 – 2024 - tutor, Carlo Gebler 

28 October -  Jan Carson, Quickly, While They Still Have Horses - tutor,  Jan Carson 

4 November - Oliver Goldsmith, ‘The Deserted Village’- tutor,  Moyra Haslett 

11 November - Tan Twan Eng, The House of Doors - tutor, Tess Maginess 

18 November - W H Auden, ‘Spain’ - tutor,  Martin Tyrrell 

25 November -  Open Session - tutor, Tess Maginess 

Dates and speakers correct at time of going to press. 

Fee £92.00 (concession rate £66.00) 

10 CATS Points (Level 1) 

This class will take place on QUB campus  

Concession: The concession rate is available for those who are in receipt of State Benefits (including pension), or are full-time students, part or full-time Queen’s students or are members of University staff holding a valid staff card:

Course: Full RateConcession Rate