James Joyce
James Joyce was an innovative Irish novelist and poet, renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to modernist literature. Born in Dublin in 1882, Joyce's experiences in his hometown greatly influenced his writing. He is best known for his complex narrative techniques and rich, layered prose, which invite readers to delve deeply into the intricacies of human thought and experience. His most famous works, including "Ulysses" and "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man," reflect his pioneering spirit and his profound exploration of identity, time, and consciousness.
Joyce's literary journey is a fascinating blend of personal reflection and cultural commentary, making his work both timeless and relevant. As you explore his unique storytelling style in this app, you’ll discover how Joyce transforms the mundane into the extraordinary, capturing the essence of life in ways that resonate even today. Whether you're a seasoned reader or new to his work, Joyce's writings offer a rewarding experience that invites you to see the world through a different lens.
Ulysses
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James Joyce
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Ulysses (version 2)
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Ulysses is a groundbreaking novel in which Irish author James Joyce explores realism through stream-of-consciousness technique and shifting …
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
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James Joyce
This is James Joyce's first novel, the semi-autobiographical story of a young Irish boy who struggles with family, country, and religion to …
Dubliners
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James Joyce
Masterful short stories about life in Dublin at the turn of the century, by James Joyce. (Summary by Hugh McGuire)
Dubliners (Version 2)
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James Joyce
Dubliners is a collection of 15 short stories by James Joyce, first published in 1914. They form a naturalistic depiction of Irish middle cl…
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (version 2)
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James Joyce
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is Joyce’s semi-autobiographical first novel. It traces the early life of Stephen Dedalus and his in…
The Dead (version 2)
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James Joyce
This novella is the final story in Joyce's collection Dubliners. It describes a Christmas party given by Kate and Julia Morkan, two elderly …
The Dead
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James Joyce
A group of Dubliners gather together for a Christmas celebration in James Joyce's transcendent tale of the mundanity and magic in life and d…
James Joyce's Ulysses
James Joyce
Experience a dramatic adaptation of James Joyce's modernist masterpiece, specially edited for BBC Radio 4 Extra. Set on the 16th of June, 19…
Chamber Music
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James Joyce
Chamber Music is a collection of poems by James Joyce, first published in May of 1907. The collection originally comprised thirty-four love …
Exiles
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Exiles is a play by James Joyce, who is principally remembered for his novels. It was rejected by W. B. Yeats for production by the Abbey Th…
James Joyce Dubliners The Dead
James Joyce
The fifteenth story in James Joyce’s Dubliners, "The Dead" is one of Joyce's most acclaimed works and serves as the final story in…
O, it was out by Donnycarney
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James Joyce
LibriVox volunteers bring you 11 different recordings of O, it was out by Donnycarney, by James Joyce, in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. …
James Joyce Readings
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James Joyce
Experience the profound works of James Joyce in this collection of readings. Included are passages from his iconic novels, such as Ulysses a…
James Joyce The Dead [Reading]
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James Joyce
The Dead by James Joyce is often cited as the best work of short fiction ever written. This evocative and beautiful story details a New Year…
James Joyce Dubliners - Documentary
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James Joyce
James Joyce's Dubliners is a remarkable collection that faced numerous challenges before its publication. Joyce went to extraordinary length…
James Joyce A Tale Of Two Cities
James Joyce
It’s worth remembering that Ulysses, the most famous literary evocation of Dublin city, was written by a man living many miles away from hom…
James Joyce Exiles
Read by Daniel Reardon
James Joyce
Exiles by James Joyce is a compelling play that delves into the complexities of personal freedom and societal expectations. In this 1980 RT&…
15 The Dead
James Joyce
Experience the fifteenth story in James Joyce’s acclaimed collection, Dubliners, titled "The Dead." In this poignant tale, Gabriel…
01 The Sisters
James Joyce
The opening story in James Joyce's Dubliners, "The Sisters" explores the superficial way a young boy deals with the death of Fathe…