Dubliners (Illustrated)

Includes 10 illustrations. Dubliners is a collection of short stories written by the renowned Irish author James Joyce, first published in 1914. This seminal work is often considered a masterpiece of modernist literature and is a significant contribution to the literary world.Set in the early 20th century in Dublin, Ireland, Dubliners consists of 15 interconnected stories that offer a vivid and unflinching portrait of the lives of ordinary Dubliners. Joyce's writing is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail and keen observation of the human condition. Through these stories, he explores themes such as paralysis, epiphany, and the complex relationships between individuals and their society.Each story in Dubliners is a self-contained vignette that delves into the inner lives of its characters. The collection captures the essence of Dublin at the time, with its social, cultural, and political nuances. Joyce's writing style is marked by his use of stream-of-consciousness narration and richly layered symbolism, which adds depth and complexity to the stories.