Great Short Stories - James Joyce
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- ISBN13: 9789355718723
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
- Publisher Imprint: NA
- Pages: NA
- Language: English
- Edition: NA
- Item Weight: 500
- BISAC Subject(s): Art & Culture
It is with great pleasure that we present this collection of short stories by James Joyce, one of the most pioneering voices in modernist literature. Originally published in Dubliners in 1914, Joyce’s stories offer a striking portrayal of Dublin life at the turn of the 20th century, blending local color with universal themes. In this carefully curated selection, readers will find Joyce’s exceptional ability to capture the complexities of the human condition, from the tender struggles of youth to the quiet despair of adulthood.
In stories like “Araby” and “Eveline,” Joyce delves into the innocence and disillusionment of growing up, while “A Painful Case” and “Counterparts” uncover the emotional paralysis and frustrations of adult life. Through tales such as “The Sisters” and the novella-length “The Dead,” Joyce explores profound themes of epiphany, identity, and the intersection of personal and social forces.
Joyce’s prose is characterized by its vivid imagery and its delicate balance of humor, tragedy, and irony. This collection invites readers into the intimate world of Dublin, offering timeless reflections on human life and experience.
In stories like “Araby” and “Eveline,” Joyce delves into the innocence and disillusionment of growing up, while “A Painful Case” and “Counterparts” uncover the emotional paralysis and frustrations of adult life. Through tales such as “The Sisters” and the novella-length “The Dead,” Joyce explores profound themes of epiphany, identity, and the intersection of personal and social forces.
Joyce’s prose is characterized by its vivid imagery and its delicate balance of humor, tragedy, and irony. This collection invites readers into the intimate world of Dublin, offering timeless reflections on human life and experience.
James Joyce was an Irish modernist writer renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to literature. His work revolutionized the use of language, narrative structure, and the portrayal of consciousness. Born in Dublin, Joyce's experiences in his home city profoundly influenced his writing, providing the backdrop for many of his works, most notably his acclaimed short story collection Dubliners (1914), the novel A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1916), and the revolutionary epic Ulysses (1922).
Joyce's writing is known for its complex, experimental style, incorporating stream-of-consciousness, intricate wordplay, and deep psychological insight. His works delve into themes of identity, self-discovery, social constraints, and the human condition, often exploring the intersection of the individual and the broader society.
Though Joyce’s work was initially met with controversy due to its boldness and challenges to conventional narrative, his influence on literature is undeniable. Today, he is celebrated as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, continuing to inspire generations of readers and writers.
Joyce's writing is known for its complex, experimental style, incorporating stream-of-consciousness, intricate wordplay, and deep psychological insight. His works delve into themes of identity, self-discovery, social constraints, and the human condition, often exploring the intersection of the individual and the broader society.
Though Joyce’s work was initially met with controversy due to its boldness and challenges to conventional narrative, his influence on literature is undeniable. Today, he is celebrated as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, continuing to inspire generations of readers and writers.