James Joyce and the Dubliners stands as a masterpiece of early 20th-century literature, exploring the lives of Dublin's inhabitants through 15 interconnected short stories. The collection, written with psychological depth and social commentary, examines the paralysis of Dublin society through various life stages.
- The work showcases Joyce's innovative narrative techniques, including stream of consciousness and epiphany
- Stories are strategically arranged to represent different life stages: childhood, adolescence, maturity, and public life
- Themes include cultural and religious oppression, moral paralysis, and the struggle for identity
- Joyce's writing style emphasizes psychological realism and detailed character studies