One of the most significant literary works of the twentieth century, written by James Joyce. This book highlights the life of Stephen Dedalus, a young Irish Catholic who pursues his artistic freedom by turning away from religion and national ties. The work is regarded as a groundbreaking example of modernism and laid the foundation for Ulysses.
Description
‘Once upon a time and a very good time it was there was a moocow coming down along the road and this moocow that was coming down along the road met a nicens little boy named baby tuckoo’.
This is how one of the most innovative and most significant literary works of the twentieth century begins. Upon its publication in 1916, the book shocked the reading public with its meticulous depiction of everyday life and its unconventional main character. The novel follows Stephen Dedalus’s intellectual, moral, and sexual development, from his youth in Catholic Dublin at the end of the 19th century to his emergence as an artist. Stephen’s story reflects Joyce’s own and combines realism with refined craftsmanship.
This edition includes an introduction and notes by Jeri Johnson, which together provide a deep insight into Joyce’s literary mastery.
Product specifications
- Author: James Joyce
- Series: Oxford World's Classics
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: 2008-06-12
- Number of pages: 352
- ISBN: 9780199536443
- Theme: Classic fiction: literary and general
- BISAC: FICTION / Fantasy / General