James Joyce's A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man and Dubliners - Classic Literature Books for English Literature Students & Book Collectors - Perfect for College Reading, Book Club Discussions & Home Library Decor

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is the first novel written by James Joyce. The action centers around a young man named Stephen Dedalus as he has a religious awakening. Dedalus was a fictional alter ego of Joyce and he was also based off a craftsman from Greek mythology. Dubliners is a collection of short stories that illustrate the middle class life of the Irish in the 20th century. Told from the varying perspectives, these short stories illustrate the want for a national identity. These stories also offer background to minor characters in Joyce's work, Ulysses. James Joyce was an Irish writer who is largely considered to be one of the most important authors of the 20th century. Joyce is perhaps the best known practitioner of the modern unorthodox style. With classics such as Ulysses, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and Finnegans Wake, Joyce remains one of the most read authors in all of literature.