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.
James Joyce Dubliners - Documentary
Read by Damien Molony
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…
03 Araby
James Joyce
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
James Joyce
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
James Joyce
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
James Joyce
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
James Joyce
The ninth story in James Joyce's Dubliners is titled "Counterparts." It follows Farrington, a lumbering alcoholic scrivener, who t…
10 Clay
James Joyce
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
James Joyce
James Joyce's "Dubliners" presents the eleventh story, "A Painful Case." In this tale, Mr. Duffy rebuffs Mrs. Sinico, on…
14 Grace
James Joyce
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
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
James Joyce
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
James Joyce
"Ivy Day In The Committee Room" is the twelfth story in James Joyce's acclaimed collection, Dubliners. This narrative explores the…