'If you are going to be an artist, you must be ashamed of nothing but to be ashamed.'
Welcome to the George Moore Association
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Dedicated to the study of Moore's life and works
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As a writer, Moore was a transitional, boundary-crossing figure
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From the 19th to the 20th century
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Across Ireland, France, and the UK
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From naturalism to modernism
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From the novel to precursors of 'personal nonfiction'
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From sole authorship to collaborative forms of social authorship
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From hetero to polyvalent sexualities
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There's more, much more
to learn about George Moore...
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CALL FOR PAPERS
‘George Moore: Back in Dublin Again’
At TU Dublin, Aungier Street
21 March 2025.
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NCFIS and the George Moore Association will hold this one-day event on 21st March 2025 to examine the writings, life, connections and interests of a trail-blazing Irish author.
George Moore (1852-1933) was a prolific, talented, often-controversial writer who lived in Mayo, Dublin, Paris and London. Deeply influenced by his French experiences, and captivated by the notions of a new Ireland, he mixed and interacted with all the significant figures of the Irish Revival in Dublin at the fin-de siècle.
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This call for papers invites proposals for 10-15 minute papers on any topics that connect to George Moore. Proposals from students are particularly welcome.
Some suggestions are:
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George Moore – Providing a template for Joyce’s Dubliners
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Food for GM and food in Dublin
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Cycling to Newgrange with AE in search of druidic spirits
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Attempting to spread the message of Conradh na Gaeilge
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Hosting a Douglas Hyde play (in Irish) in his Ely Place garden
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Working with Yeats and Edward Martyn on plays
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A significant figure for later writers like Padraic Colum, Austin Clarke, John McGahern
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A discreet love life between Ely Place and Tallaght
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Clashing with neighbours, secretaries, cooks
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Supporting composers like Elgar, Holst, Esposito
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Promoting modern art in Dublin
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Dublin, Mayo and Irish society as portrayed in The Untilled Field
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His religious beliefs
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Championing women
Please send proposals (max. 200 words) by January 24th to: kathryn.laing@mic.ul.ie; piersemary@gmail.com
The George Moore Association is a registered charity in Ireland CH20202426; Tax reg: 22425
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12th International George Moore Conference.
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The Transitional: George Moore at the Fin de Siecle ​​
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See '12th Conference and Hugh Lane Seminar' page for a selection of photos from the Liverpool conference on 8th to 12th May last.
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George Moore In Dublin.
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24th February was George Moore’s birthday and we celebrated in a big way on 23rd when we held the George Moore Day at the Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin. This was a most enjoyable day when GM’s connections with Dublin featured, especially his links with people, with art generally, and with art connected to the gallery, as also with music, and creative life in the city during his sojourn in Ely Place. The event was fully booked but additional chairs were added to allow extra attendance for the talks and for a wonderful live piano recital by the renowned Una Hunt in the gallery’s very elegant surroundings. The GMA is most grateful to Dr O’Donnell and the gallery for the opportunity to highlight the artistic riches of a time, a place, and an author. Some pictures and reportage (including the day’s programme) on '12th Conference and Hugh Lane Seminar' page.
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