Dublin and New Orleans - A Writer's City: Literary Landscapes and Inspirations

Explore the literary landscapes of Dublin and New Orleans in this fifth episode of the Contours: The Cambridge Literary Studies Hour series. Delve into the rich literary heritage of these two iconic cities, following in the footsteps of renowned authors such as James Joyce, Tennessee Williams, and Sally Rooney. Discover how the words of writers have become an integral part of the urban fabric, creating an invisible counterpart to the physical structures. Uncover book-lover's maps that reveal the inspiring locations and experiences that have shaped great literature. Examine concepts such as place thinning, psychogeography, and self-fashioning as they relate to these literary cities. Investigate the role of water and the sea in shaping the literary identities of Dublin and New Orleans. Gain insights into the metaphors, emotions, and zones that define these writer's cities, and explore how authors like John Howard Griffin have contributed to their literary legacies.