Episode Synopsis "The First HCE: Howth Castle and Environs"

The letters HCE, which are the initials of Humphrey Chimpden Earwicker, recur throughout Finnegans Wake. This episode takes a look at the first appearance of HCE, Howth Castle and Environs. We will learn about the history of the castle and its owners and a little about what is going on nearby.

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