‘The Sweetest Violet’: Finding out Character in Edgeworth’s Belinda

A lecture by Prof James Chandler (University of Chicago) organised by the School of English.

A public lecture to mark the 225th anniversary of Maria Edgeworth’s Belinda given by James Chandler William B. Odgen Distinguished Service Professor, University of Chicago.
About the speaker:
James Chandler is Professor of English, Cinema and Media Studies and the College at the University of Chicago.
His research and teaching interests include the Romantic movement; the study of lyric poetry; the history of the novel; relations between politics and literature, history and criticism; the Scottish Enlightenment; modern Irish literature and culture; the sentimental mode; cinema studies; and the history of humanities disciplines. In 2023, Chandler was elected an honorary member of the Royal Irish Academy.
He is currently undertaking a three month Visiting Research Fellowship at the Trinity Long Room Hub in partnership with the School of English.

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: ADOUGLAS@tcd.ie