Tutor: David Butler
Over 12 Tuesday afternoons, (14.00 - 15.30) beginning September 29th, we’ll discuss stories by twelve influential masters of the modern story form, along with an introductory and concluding session.
Authors to be considered might include:
Raymond Carver; J.D. Salinger; Richard Yates;
Anne Beatie; John Cheever; Amy Hempel;
Joyce Carol Oates; William Trevor; Alice Munro;
George Saunders; T.C. Boyle; Claire Keegan
*For those who took this course before, we’ll be choosing different stories.
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 third story collection, White Spirits, in 2025. Awards for the short story include the Maria Edgeworth (twice), Benedict Kiely, Colm Tóibín, and Fish International
Tuesday Afternoon – 2.00 – 3.30 pm 12 weeks Cost: €145
Further details
Registration for this course can be done by:
- Payment through website - PayPal or Debit/Credit Card - Just hit the Buy Now Button
- 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 between 11.30am and 2.00pm - Monday to Thursday
