Page 1: James Joyce's Life and Literary Philosophy
The first page introduces james joyce: vita in breve and his fundamental literary principles. Born in Dublin during the Victorian era's conclusion, Joyce emerged as a transformative figure in modernist literature. Unlike his contemporary Oscar Wilde, Joyce believed in art's vital social function to enhance societal awareness.
Definition: Modernist writers were those who sought new forms of writing to capture the pre-verbal processes of human consciousness.
Highlight: Joyce's voluntary exile from Ireland in 1904 was a crucial decision that shaped his literary perspective and future works.
Example: "Dubliners," Joyce's collection of 15 short stories, exemplifies his commitment to portraying Dublin's spiritual paralysis through four life stages: childhood, adolescence, maturity, and public life.
Vocabulary: Epiphany - From Greek "epiphanos," meaning manifestation; in Joyce's work, it represents moments of sudden spiritual revelation.
Quote: "Joyce himself said that he wanted to write the moral history of the country and chose this country because Dublin represented for him the centre of a paralysis."
The page details Joyce's innovative narrative techniques, including his pursuit of artistic invisibility and objective representation, influenced by Freudian psychoanalysis. His writing style evolved from conventional linear narrative to complex stream of consciousness, particularly evident in works like james joyce ulisse trama.
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