About the Book
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is the first novel of Irish writer James Joyce. A groundbreaking work of modernist literature, it presents a precisely detailed portrait of the intellectual development of Stephen Dedalus, who represents a fictional alter ego of the author himself. Joyce's innovative narrative style and richly textured prose capture the complexity and detail of a young man's awakening consciousness.
"When you think you are finished, read this book again."
—Prof. Froginton
—Prof. Froginton
Notable Themes
- The search for identity
- The complexities of developing consciousness
- The role of religion in individual life
- Creative inspiration vs. societal expectations
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