Ireland's capital has long been a favorite with book lovers. As the home of several top writers of the last few hundred years, the city and its sights are a Mecca for fans of James Joyce, Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett. The city is awash with literary landmarks and as the city is fairly compact, hostels in Dublin are never more than a stone’s throw from the main literary attractions. James Joyce Anyone familiar with the work of James Joyce will relish a trip to the setting of many of his novels. Dublin is intrinsically linked to the work of the modernist author. One of his most famous books, Ulysses, is set in a day in the life of the city and several tours and guided walks allow travelers to follow in the footsteps of Leopold Bloom. Travelers can also visit the Martello Tower in Sandycove where the novel opens. Situated eight miles south of Dublin, the tower is now a dedicated Joyce museum. Alternative Joyce landmarks just around the corner from practically all hostels in Dublin, include the Custom House which is mentioned in the Eumaeus episode of Ulysses, or the General Post Office in O'Connell Street. Oscar Wilde Dublin's other famous son Oscar Wilde has also contributed to the city's tourist scene. A must visit in the city is, of course, the Oscar Wilde House Museum. Supported by the American College, Dublin, Wilde's birthplace is open to visitors throughout the year and has been lovingly resorted to its Georgian grandeur. In Merrion Square Park towards the south of the city, visitors can find a statue of the author, who once lived at a house on the edge of the traditional square. Samuel Beckett Samuel Beckett was born in the Foxrock area of Dublin and is also regarded as one of the city's most revered exports. The Samuel Beckett Theater at Trinity College is where the playwright's influence is strongest. The campus theater plays host to a series of annual events including the Dublin Fringe Festival, the International Dance Festival and the Dublin Theater Festival. Trinity College Dublin Trinity College Dublin is a must for fans of all three authors. Not only did Wilde and Joyce study at the institution, so did Stephen Dedalus †the main character of Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. Other famous names to grace the halls of Trinity College include Jonathan Swift and Dracula author Bram Stoker. The Oscar Wilde Centre for Irish Writing regularly runs events to celebrate the works of the famed author and playwright, as well as the achievements of new and lesser-known.
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