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Exploring themes of identity and familial conflict, the narrative unfolds in four parts, featuring the central figure Finnegan, who dies in a tragic accident. His wife, ALP, grapples with accusations surrounding their son Shem's actions. The story delves into the lives of Shem, Shaun, and Issy, who face exile due to a misunderstanding. The surreal structure includes ghostly encounters and a poetic plea for renewal, culminating in the imagery of the Liffey River merging with the ocean, symbolizing transformation and continuity.
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Finnegans Wake, James Joyce
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Finnegans Wake
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Joyce
- Publisher
- DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 506
- ISBN13
- 9789356569195
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Music Theme, Classics, Folklore & Mythology, Ireland, Communication, Irish Literature, Freedom, Music and singing, Singing
- Original title
- Finnegans wake
- Rating
- 3.65 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring themes of identity and familial conflict, the narrative unfolds in four parts, featuring the central figure Finnegan, who dies in a tragic accident. His wife, ALP, grapples with accusations surrounding their son Shem's actions. The story delves into the lives of Shem, Shaun, and Issy, who face exile due to a misunderstanding. The surreal structure includes ghostly encounters and a poetic plea for renewal, culminating in the imagery of the Liffey River merging with the ocean, symbolizing transformation and continuity.