James Joyce

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Stephen Hero (eBook, ePUB)

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In "Stephen Hero," James Joyce presents a semi-autobiographical narrative that explores the formative years of Stephen Dedalus, a character who mirrors Joyce himself. Written in a prose style marked by lyrical intensity and stream-of-consciousness, the text delves deep into issues of identity, art, and the struggle for self-actualization against the backdrop of late 19th-century Ireland. The novel employs vivid characterizations and innovative structure, showcasing Joyce's burgeoning stylistic techniques that would later culminate in his masterpieces, "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" and "Ulysses." Emphasizing the tension between personal ambition and societal expectation, Joyce crafts a poignant exploration of the adolescent psyche seeking liberation through art. James Joyce, an influential Irish writer, was profoundly affected by his own experiences in Dublin, which deeply inform the themes and characters in "Stephen Hero." His upbringing in a strict Catholic environment, coupled with his fascination for literature and the arts, drive Stephen's quest for independence and intellectual growth. Joyce's subsequent literary career reveals a continual experimentation with narrative form and language, suggesting that this early work is not only a precursor to his later innovations but also a manifestation of his youthful concerns and aspirations. I highly recommend "Stephen Hero" to any reader interested in the genesis of modernist literature. This work, despite its unfinished nature, is an insightful glimpse into Joyce's artistic evolution and offers a compelling narrative that resonates with universal themes of self-discovery and rebellion. Readers will find their understanding of Joyce enriched through this foundational text, which remains a significant contribution to the canon of 20th-century literature.

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James Joyce (1882-1941), an Irish novelist, short story writer, poet, and literary pioneer, is celebrated as one of the most influential and groundbreaking authors of the 20th century. His narrative innovations and psychological depth mark a significant departure from the conventional novel structure, giving him a prominent place in modernist literature. Joyce's early depiction of the Irish middle-class life came with his first work, 'Dubliners' (1914), a collection of short stories exploring the mundanity and complexities of Dublin's urban life. His semi-autobiographical novel 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man' (1916) further introduced the character Stephen Dedalus, whose life is deeply explored in the posthumously-published 'Stephen Hero'. While 'Stephen Hero' offers a more expansive account of Joyce's alter ego, it is the reworked version, 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man', that became part of the literary canon, laying the psychological and stylistic groundwork for his later works. Joyce's most monumental novel, 'Ulysses' (1922), a landmark work in the stream-of-consciousness narrative, reimagined the Homeric Odyssey through the experiences of its protagonist Leopold Bloom in Dublin. Joyce's last major work, 'Finnegans Wake' (1939), showcased his linguistic mastery through a complex, multilayered language that represented the flowing nature of dreams. Joyce's literary approach shaped not only Irish literature but also had a profound impact on the global narrative form. His contributions remain a subject of extensive scholarly research and discussion within literary circles worldwide.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Februar 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028284732
• Artikelnr.: 69805672