#1: The Fine Art of Reading
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In this episode, artist Robert Ballagh discusses his autobiography A Reluctant Memoir, published by Head of Zeus Later in the episode, writer Mary Costello takes a tour of the iconic James Joyce Tower in Dublin where Joyce set the opening chapter of his masterpiece Ulysses. ----- A monthly podcast supported by Dublin UNESCO City of Literature in association with the Museum of Literature Ireland (MOLI). ----- Presented & Produced by Martina Devlin Produced by Steve Byrne
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