The Pollard Collection of Children’s Books: Panel One

Trinity Long Room Hub Podcasts · Nov 28, 2025 · 1h 13m

Recorded November 14th, 2025. Dr Pádraic Whyte The History of Harry Spencer: Paul Pollard and the beginnings of Irish Children’s Literature Dr Maggie Masterson Paul Pollard's anti-canon of unknown and uninteresting books Prof. Aileen Douglas The ‘new literature of animals’ and the Pollard Collection Recorded as part of The Pollard Collection of Children’s Books: A Symposium This collaboration between the School of English and Trinity College Library brought together a range of experts to discuss the history, significance, and impact of the Collection. The Collection is one of the most…