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.

03 Araby


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In the third story of James Joyce's Dubliners, titled "Araby," a boy falls in love with the sister of his friend and embarks on a …

The Dead By James Joyce -- An Opera


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RTÉ Drama on One welcomes The Performance Corporation to present a radio version of their operatic treatment of James Joyce’s best-lo…

02 An Encounter


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In this second story from James Joyce's Dubliners, titled "An Encounter," two schoolboys playing truant come across a perverted, m…

04 Eveline


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The fourth story in James Joyce's Dubliners, "Eveline" tells the tale of a young woman weighing her decision to flee Ireland with …

07 The Boarding House


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The Boarding House is the seventh story in James Joyce's Dubliners. Mrs. Mooney successfully manoeuvres her daughter Polly into an upwardly …

06 Two Gallants


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Experience the sixth story in James Joyce's acclaimed collection, Dubliners, titled "Two Gallants." This tale follows two con men,…

05 After The Race


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The fifth story in James Joyce's Dubliners is titled "After The Race." It follows college student Jimmy Doyle as he tries to fit i…

09 Counterparts


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The ninth story in James Joyce's Dubliners is titled "Counterparts." It follows Farrington, a lumbering alcoholic scrivener, who t…

10 Clay


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The tenth story in James Joyce's Dubliners, "Clay" tells the tale of the spinster Maria, a laundress, who celebrates Halloween wit…

11 A Painful Case


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James Joyce's "Dubliners" presents the eleventh story, "A Painful Case." In this tale, Mr. Duffy rebuffs Mrs. Sinico, on…

14 Grace


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This is the fourteenth story in James Joyce's Dubliners. After Mr. Kernan injures himself falling down the stairs in a bar, his friends try …

Pomes Penyeach

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James Joyce published three volumes of poetry during his lifetime including Pomes Penyeach. This simple booklet was published in 1927 in Par…

08 A Little Cloud


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The eighth story in James Joyce's Dubliners, "A Little Cloud" explores Little Chandler's dinner with his old friend Ignatius Galla…

12 Ivy Day In The Committee Room


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"Ivy Day In The Committee Room" is the twelfth story in James Joyce's acclaimed collection, Dubliners. This narrative explores the…

13 A Mother


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In this thirteenth story from James Joyce's Dubliners, titled "A Mother," Mrs. Kearney strives to secure a place of pride for her …

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