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James Joyce: His First Forty Years

James Joyce: His First Forty Years

Gorman, Herbert S.

Hardcover

Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1258880059
ISBN13: 9781258880057
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 27 2013
Pages: 248
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
James Joyce: His First Forty Years is a biography written by Herbert S. Gorman that explores the life of the renowned Irish author James Joyce from his birth in 1882 to his departure from Ireland in 1922. The book provides a detailed account of Joyce's early years, including his upbringing in Dublin, his education at Jesuit schools, and his early attempts at writing. Gorman also delves into Joyce's personal life, including his relationships with his family, his wife Nora Barnacle, and his children. The book also examines Joyce's literary influences, including his admiration for Henrik Ibsen and his friendship with the poet W.B. Yeats. Throughout the biography, Gorman provides insights into Joyce's creative process, including his struggles with writer's block and his dedication to his craft. The book also explores the political and social climate of Ireland during Joyce's early years, including the country's struggle for independence and the influence of the Catholic Church. Overall, James Joyce: His First Forty Years is a comprehensive and engaging biography that provides readers with a deeper understanding of one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century.This is a new release of the original 1924 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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