James Joyce: a Very Short Introduction
- ISBN-10
- 0192894471
- ISBN-13
- 9780192894472
- Series
- James Joyce
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 432
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-10-28
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Author
- Colin MacCabe
Description
James Joyce was one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century. This book explores his novels and short stories, and analyses the literary traditions and social factors influencing his distinctive complex style. Interweaving Joyce's life and history with his books, it also shows how Joyce celebrated his own experiences in Dublin.
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