A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (eBook)

Journey of Self-Discovery in Modernist Dublin

James Joyce (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
270 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654769020-7 (EAN)

Infos

In James Joyce's A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, the reader is taken on a journey through the life of Stephen Dedalus as he navigates the complexities of religion, nationality, and personal identity. Joyce's stream-of-consciousness narrative style allows for a deep exploration of Dedalus' inner thoughts and struggles, offering a unique literary experience that mirrors the character's internal chaos. Written in the early 20th century, the book reflects the modernist movement and explores themes of individualism and the search for self-expression in a world full of societal constraints. The novel's experimental form and innovative use of language make it a classic in the realm of literary modernism. James Joyce's own background as an Irish writer and his own struggles with societal expectations and artistic expression likely influenced his creation of the character of Stephen Dedalus. By recommending A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, I urge readers to delve into this thought-provoking novel that challenges traditional narrative structures and offers a unique perspective on the complexities of human experience.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 7.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen
• Schlagworte: A Death in the Family • coming of age novel • Dublin • Ernest Hemingway • Gabriel García Márquez • irish author • Irish Literature • James Joyce • Joseph Conrad • literary classic • literary experimentation • Literary modernism • Modernist fiction • One Day in My Life • on the road • Sons and Lovers • Stream of Consciousness • Swann's Way • The Great Gatsby • The Picture of Dorian Gray