Grímur Thorkelin: An Icelander in eighteenth-century Britain In brief Date - 18 July 2024 Venue - Centre for Research Collections, Main Library Email Peadar Ó Muircheartaigh to register About the event The School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures are delighted to present this seminar examining aspects of the life and legacy of the Scandinavian scholar and antiquarian, Grímur Thorkelin (1752-1829), in eighteenth-century Britain, such as his correspondence, connections, politics and publishing activity. Programme 18 July 2024 Time Title Speakers 11am Welcome to the Centre for Research Collections (CRC) 11:15am to 12:30pm Correspondence and Connections Dr Peadar Ó Muircheartaigh (University of Edinburgh): 'The Laing collection and Thorkelin’s correspondence' Professor Matthew Driscoll (University of Copenhagen): 'Thorkelin, Jamieson and the lexicography of Scots' 12:30pm Lunch 1:30pm to 2:45pm Pamphlets and Politics Professor Charles Lock (University of Copenhagen): 'Thorkelin and the Prince of Denmark' Dr Désha Osborne (University of Edinburgh): 'States of ‘Comparative Happiness’: Grímur Thorkelin’s ‘An Essay on the Slave Trade’' 3pm to 4pm Edinburgh’s Icelandic Manuscripts, followed by a display of Icelandic and Scandinavian material from CRC Dr Ulrike Hogg (National Library of Scotland): 'Repp’s saga: Scandinavian manuscripts in the National Library of Scotland' How to attend This event is open to all, and free to attend. Spaces are limited, however, so you should contact Dr Peadar Ó Muircheartaigh to register your interesting in attending. Email Peadar Ó Muircheartaigh to register Are you interested in Scandinavian Studies at LLC? Edinburgh is the only university in Scotland, and one of only two in the UK, to offer undergraduate honours programmes in Scandinavian Studies, enabling you to learn modern Danish, Swedish or Norwegian in the context of Scandinavian culture, past and present. Postgraduate students can take an MSc by Research or PhD in aspects of Nordic languages, literatures, history, culture or society. Find out more about Scandinavian Studies Jul 18 2024 11.00 - 16.00 Grímur Thorkelin: An Icelander in eighteenth-century Britain An in-person seminar on the life of Grímur Thorkelin, Scandinavian scholar and antiquarian, and his time spent in 18th century Britain. Centre for Research Collections Sixth Floor Main Library 30 George Square EH8 9LJ Find the venue: CRC Email Peadar Ó Muircheartaigh to register
Grímur Thorkelin: An Icelander in eighteenth-century Britain In brief Date - 18 July 2024 Venue - Centre for Research Collections, Main Library Email Peadar Ó Muircheartaigh to register About the event The School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures are delighted to present this seminar examining aspects of the life and legacy of the Scandinavian scholar and antiquarian, Grímur Thorkelin (1752-1829), in eighteenth-century Britain, such as his correspondence, connections, politics and publishing activity. Programme 18 July 2024 Time Title Speakers 11am Welcome to the Centre for Research Collections (CRC) 11:15am to 12:30pm Correspondence and Connections Dr Peadar Ó Muircheartaigh (University of Edinburgh): 'The Laing collection and Thorkelin’s correspondence' Professor Matthew Driscoll (University of Copenhagen): 'Thorkelin, Jamieson and the lexicography of Scots' 12:30pm Lunch 1:30pm to 2:45pm Pamphlets and Politics Professor Charles Lock (University of Copenhagen): 'Thorkelin and the Prince of Denmark' Dr Désha Osborne (University of Edinburgh): 'States of ‘Comparative Happiness’: Grímur Thorkelin’s ‘An Essay on the Slave Trade’' 3pm to 4pm Edinburgh’s Icelandic Manuscripts, followed by a display of Icelandic and Scandinavian material from CRC Dr Ulrike Hogg (National Library of Scotland): 'Repp’s saga: Scandinavian manuscripts in the National Library of Scotland' How to attend This event is open to all, and free to attend. Spaces are limited, however, so you should contact Dr Peadar Ó Muircheartaigh to register your interesting in attending. Email Peadar Ó Muircheartaigh to register Are you interested in Scandinavian Studies at LLC? Edinburgh is the only university in Scotland, and one of only two in the UK, to offer undergraduate honours programmes in Scandinavian Studies, enabling you to learn modern Danish, Swedish or Norwegian in the context of Scandinavian culture, past and present. Postgraduate students can take an MSc by Research or PhD in aspects of Nordic languages, literatures, history, culture or society. Find out more about Scandinavian Studies Jul 18 2024 11.00 - 16.00 Grímur Thorkelin: An Icelander in eighteenth-century Britain An in-person seminar on the life of Grímur Thorkelin, Scandinavian scholar and antiquarian, and his time spent in 18th century Britain. Centre for Research Collections Sixth Floor Main Library 30 George Square EH8 9LJ Find the venue: CRC Email Peadar Ó Muircheartaigh to register
Jul 18 2024 11.00 - 16.00 Grímur Thorkelin: An Icelander in eighteenth-century Britain An in-person seminar on the life of Grímur Thorkelin, Scandinavian scholar and antiquarian, and his time spent in 18th century Britain.
