Sarah L. Townsend

Gregory Castle, an Emeritus professor specializing in the Bildungsroman, joins Sarah L. Townsend, co-founder of the Irish Studies Program, and Matthew L. Resnicek, a medical humanities expert. They explore how Irish writers have transformed the Bildungsroman genre to reflect colonial experiences and evolving identities. Key discussions include the impact of cultural nationalism, the challenges faced by protagonists in their quests for self-education, and the intersection of queer narratives with contemporary Irish identity. The conversation provides fresh insights into a rich literary tradition.