Literary giants to take centre stage at Mayo Library talk
Acclaimed author Dr Martina Devlin will explore the lives and legacies of remarkable women writers and historical figures
An evening celebrating some of history’s most influential women writers and trailblazers will take place at Westport Library this week when acclaimed author Dr Martina Devlin presents a special talk on “Female Literary Giants”.
The event, organised by Mayo County Library, will be held on Tuesday, June 23, at 7pm and is open to the public.
Currently undertaking a residency at Heinrich Böll Cottage on Achill Island, Dr Devlin will examine the lives, achievements and enduring influence of a number of extraordinary women who have shaped literature, politics and social history.
Among the figures featured during the talk will be Charlotte Brontë, Edith Somerville, Mary Shelley and Countess Markievicz, all of whom have inspired or appeared as characters in Dr Devlin’s work.
Her acclaimed short story collection, Truth & Dare, shines a spotlight on a range of influential Irish women, including Countess Markievicz, Dr Kathleen Lynn and Anna Parnell.
Organisers say the event promises to be an engaging and thought-provoking evening, offering audiences an opportunity to learn more about the women whose contributions to literature, politics and society continue to resonate today.
Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.