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(1882-1941) Irish writer. James Joyce is one of the greatest literary masters of the 20th century. He's known for his short story series, "Dubliners," for "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man," "Ulysses," and "Finnegans Wake."
My Brother's Keeper
Although the intended scope of this memoir was never fully realized, <i>My Brother's Keeper</i> offers a unique perspective on James Joyce.
James Joyce Quotes
James Joyce is one of the most famous and controversial writers of the 20th century. His novel, "Ulysses" was banned, criticized, and suppressed on moral grounds, but it is also considered one of the greatest classics of the 20th century. James Joyce was born in Dublin, though he spent very little time there after he was exiled from Ireland. Here are a few famous lines from James Joyce. Discover the Irish legend.
Banned Classics
Books are still being banned every day, but do you know which of the great classics have been banned? Here's a list of ten...
Banning Ulysses
James Joyce's "Ulysses" is one of the most important books of the 20th century, but its size and style often scare away would-be readers. And, while his language has been praised for its poetic and varied style, it has also been criticized for its explicit nature.
Chamber Music - James Joyce
Read "Chamber Music," by James Joyce (1882-1941).
Coming of Age Novels
A coming-of-age story or novel is memorable because the character undergoes adventures and/or inner turmoil in his/her growth and development as a human being. Some characters come to grips with the reality of cruelty in the world--with war, violence, death, racism, and hatred--while others deal with family, friends, or community issues.
Harvard Preservation of Joyce's Ulysses
Publication of Harvard University's libraries describes the project to preserve Joyce's "Ulysses" proofs, on which he made his comments.
James Joyce Quarterly
Learn how to subscribe and discover the contents of back issues. Also find out who edits the journal and what will appear in the next issue.
James Joyce Books
James Joyce is considered one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, with works like Ulysses, Dubliners, and Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man. Read more about the life and works of James Joyce.
Memorable Quotes: My Brother's Keeper
Here are some memorable quotes from "My Brother's Keeper," by Stanislaus Joyce.
My Brother's Keeper
Although the intended scope of this memoir was never fully realized, "My Brother's Keeper" offers a unique perspective on James Joyce. For many years, Stanislaus Joyce shared friends, books, misadventures, and a few triumphs. All along, Stanislaus was in his brother's shadow, as James Joyce continued to develop his literary genius.
Scandal of Ulysses
Archived article from the New York Review of Books by famous Joyce scholar John Kidd discusses the controversy of the text of the book.

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