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Focusing on the intellectual and spiritual development of Stephen Dedalus, the narrative explores his journey of questioning and rebelling against the Catholic and Irish conventions of his upbringing. As a semi-autobiographical work, it reflects Joyce's own experiences and influences, drawing parallels to the mythological figure Daedalus, symbolizing the quest for artistic freedom and self-discovery. This novel stands as a significant contribution to 20th-century literature, highlighting themes of identity and the struggle against societal norms.
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A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, James Joyce
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Joyce
- Publisher
- Wilder Publications
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 190
- ISBN13
- 9781617204142
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Focusing on the intellectual and spiritual development of Stephen Dedalus, the narrative explores his journey of questioning and rebelling against the Catholic and Irish conventions of his upbringing. As a semi-autobiographical work, it reflects Joyce's own experiences and influences, drawing parallels to the mythological figure Daedalus, symbolizing the quest for artistic freedom and self-discovery. This novel stands as a significant contribution to 20th-century literature, highlighting themes of identity and the struggle against societal norms.