Colm Toibin- Library Live Lecture

Colm Toibin

Long Island and Brooklyn
Thursday, March 12, 7:00pm

The event will be held in Friends Room, Central Library

Colm Tóibín is a renowned Irish writer known for his extensive body of work, including fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry. His latest novel, Long Island, is a New York Times bestseller and continues the story of Eilis Lacey from his acclaimed book Brooklyn, which received multiple awards and was adapted into a film. Tóibín's notable works include The Master, which explores the life of Henry James, and The Magician, a portrayal of Thomas Mann, both of which have earned critical acclaim. He has received numerous literary awards, served as the Laureate for Irish Fiction, and is a professor at Columbia University. Tóibín's writing often delves into themes of Irish society, exile, Catholicism, and personal identity. In addition to novels, he has written essays, edited collections, and staged plays, showcasing his diverse literary contributions.