Joyce's aim was to tell the truth — to create a work of art that would reflect life in Ireland at the turn of the last century and by rejecting euphemism, reveal to the Irish the unromantic reality the recognition of which would lead to the spiritual liberation of the country.
Dubliners by James Joyce is a landmark collection of 15 short stories first published in 1914. The book provides a vivid, often unflinching portrayal of life in Dublin at the turn of the 20th century, capturing the struggles, aspirations, and moral complexities of its inhabitants.
The stories are arranged to reflect different stages of life—childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and public life—offering a thematic journey through experiences of self-awareness, stagnation, and epiphany. Characters often grapple with themes like paralysis, routine, and the yearning for escape, yet they remain deeply tied to their social and cultural environment.
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