The Irish in Fiction: A Book Discussion Series with Dr. John Tully at The Oliver Wolcott Library

LITCHFIELD, Conn. - April 13, 2016 - PRLog -- Join Dr. John Tully as he continues his exploration of the rich literary history of Irish Americans with the third book in this series, Charming Billy.

In Charming Billy, Billy Lynch's family and friends have gathered to pay their respects to one of the last great romantics. As they trade tales of his famous humor, immense charm, and consuming sorrow, a complex portrait emerges of an enigmatic man, a loyal friend, a beloved husband, and an incurable alcoholic. The winner of the 1998 National Book Award for Fiction, Alice McDermott's striking novel is a study of the way good intentions can be as destructive as the truth they were meant to hide.

Dr. John Tully is a Professor of History at Central Connecticut State University and the author of Ireland and Irish Americans, 1932- 1945: The Search for Identity, published by Irish Academic Press. He  has been a visiting fellow at the Clinton Institute for American Studies at University College, Dublin, and has presented papers at meetings of the American Conference for Irish Studies and the American Historical Association.

Books will be available to borrow one month in advance. All Oliver Wolcott Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or logging onto www.owlibrary.org and clicking on Programs/Adult Programs. This program is generously funded by the Warshasky Fund.