Beyond the Brogue: Exploring Irish America through Text and Culture

Harvard FAS

In this history and culture course of Irish America, students will explore the cultural landscape of 18th–20th century North America as told in the voices of Irish immigrants themselves. Drawing on a wide variety of original writings, we will accompany Irish immigrants on their journey across the continent - from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia down to Massachusetts and New York, across to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, before heading west to Montana and California. Along the way,…