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The Classic Short Story

Course ID: 185334
People's College for Continuing Education and Training
Dublin
12 weeks
€145
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Course Content

Tutor:  David Butler

Over 12 Tuesday afternoons, we’ll discuss two stories each by ten influential masters of the short story form, along with an introductory and concluding session.

Authors to be considered might include:

Guy de Maupassant;

Anton Chekhov;

Katherine Mansfield;

James Joyce;

Elizabeth Bowen;

Ernest Hemingway;

Frank O’Connor;

Sherwood Anderson,

Mary Lavin;

Raymond Carver

David Butler’s novel City of Dis (New Island) was shortlisted for the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year, 2015. Arlen House published his second story collection, Fugitive, in 2021. Awards for the short story include the Maria Edgeworth (twice), Benedict Kiely, Colm Tóibín, and Fish International.

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  • Calling the office on 01 8735879 and you have the option to pay by card over the phone,
  • Posting enrolment form along with cheque/Postal Order or Cash to Congress House, 31/32 Parnell Square, Dublin 1
  • Payment can also be made in the office before the class commences for the term

Course Details

Course LocationDublin
Location PostcodeDublin 1
Course CategoryEnglish Literature, Humanities & Social Sciences
Course TypeClassroom Based
Course Start Date10th February 2026
Course End Date5th May 2026
Course Duration12 weeks
Course TimeTuesday Afternoons - 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm
Course Fee€145

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People's College for Continuing Education and Training

31/32 Parnell Square West, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

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