Colm Tóibín

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Colm Toibin Sees the ‘Origin of All Civil Wars’ in this Greek Tragedy

Colm Toibin Sees the ‘Origin of All Civil Wars’ in this Greek Tragedy

In the new novel House of Names, one of today's leading contemporary writers looks back to the Trojan War and Greek mythology for inspiration. Colm Toibin joins Jeffrey Brown to discuss why he wanted to write a novel about a family drama in ancient...

Award-winning, bestselling author Colm Tóibín returns to the Thalia Book Club for a discussion on his latest novel with Elissa Schappell (Blueprints for Building Better Girls). With a performance from the novel by Amy Ryan (Birdman). Author - Colm...

Thalia Book Club: Nora Webster

Thalia Book Club: Nora Webster

Colm Tóibín, beloved Irish author of Brooklyn in conversation about his newest novel, with Siri Hustvedt (The Blazing World). With a reading by an actor to be announced. Terry Donnelly (The Irish Repertory Theatre) will read an excerpt. Author - Colm...

Thalia Book Club: Tessa Hadley, Late In The Day

Thalia Book Club: Tessa Hadley, Late In The Day

The acclaimed British novelist and short story master who "recruits admires with each book" (Hilary Mantel) discusses her latest novel with fellow author Colm Tóibín (House of Names). Ingeniously moving between past and present, Late in the Day...

Winner of the David Cohen Prize for Literature 2021From the highly acclaimed author of Brooklyn, Colm Tóibín's first collection of poetry explores sexuality, religion and belonging through a modern lens.Fans of Colm Tóibín's novels, including The...