Literary Encounters: Forgery, Objects, and Meaning

Date: 21 Sep - 21 Sep 2026
Time: 16:00 - 17:00
Venue: Neill Lecture Theatre, Trinity Long Room Hub, Trinity College Dublin

Brendan O'Connell (English) explores how textual criticism and the art of literary forgery overlap in surprising ways, as forgers have drawn on scholarship to make their fakes more convincing, in turn compelling textual and literary scholars to develop ever sharper methodologies; while Melissa Alexander (English) addresses how objects can serve as conversation pieces that not only unite diverse thinkers through conversations that span centuries, but also encapsulates modern aspirations for relationality.

For the full festival programme please see here.

This event is run in accordance with Trinity’s Dignity and Respect policy, and its commitment to nurturing a respectful and inclusive research culture.
Please indicate if you have any access requirements, such as ISL/English interpreting, so that we can facilitate you in attending this event. Contact: tlrh@tcd.ie

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