A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce (Book Analysis)
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce (Book Analysis)
Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including the political situation in Ireland, the development of individual identity and aesthetics. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
This clear and detailed 52-page reading guide is structured as follows:
- Biography of James Joyce
- Presentation of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
- Summary of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
- Character study
- Stephen
- Stephen’s father
- Stephen’s mother
- Dante
- Uncle Charles
- Emma
- Heron
- Cranly
- Davin
- Temple
- Analysis of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
- Sex and desire
- Religion
- The growth of the self
- Irish politics
- Aesthetics
About A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man follows Joyce’s fictional alter-ego Stephan Dedalus from childhood to early adulthood, as he contends with his family’s newfound poverty, the political and religious tensions that divide Ireland and a constant sense of alienation. Written using stream of consciousness techniques, this semi-autobiographical work is a key milestone in Joyce’s literary development and has captivated generations of readers in the century since it was first published.
About James Joyce
James Joyce was an Irish writer who was born in Dublin in 1882. However, it was not long before he left his home country for good, unable to identify with a land which was so divided. He lived in several different places, including Paris and Italy. From 1906 onwards, he was afflicted by a series of eye problems which ultimately resulted in the need to wear an eyepatch.
Although Joyce was a very respected writer, he was misunderstood and did not enjoy a great deal of popularity while he was alive. He was acquainted with several great writers of his time, including Marcel Proust and Samuel Beckett. He died in Zurich in 1941.
Product details
ISBN | 9782808013024 |
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Publisher | Plurilingua Publishing |
Collection | Brightsummaries.com |
Format | |
Pages | 52 |
File size | 2.2 MB |