A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (with an Introduction by Fallon Evans)

The narrative follows Stephen Dedalus, reflecting Joyce's own experiences growing up as an Irish Catholic in Dublin during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Originally conceived as a more extensive autobiographical work, the novel transforms into a concise exploration of Stephen's journey from childhood to early adulthood, utilizing free indirect speech to reveal his evolving consciousness. Themes of self-discovery and rebellion against societal norms highlight the struggles of youth, marking Joyce's emergence as a pivotal figure in modernist literature.