James Joyce and the Question of History

ISBN-13: 9780521558761 / Angielski / Miękka / 1995 / 308 str.

James Fairhall

Opis

This ground-breaking book examines the work of James Joyce as a response to Irish and European history. Fairhall situates Joyce in his historical moment and explores Joyce's attitudes towards colonialism, nationalism, World War I, gender, and class. Although the book draws on a wide range of critical theories, it is clearly written and is accessible to any reader interested in the relation between Joyce's works and history.

Recenzje

'An excellent book. To the vexed question of the political dimensions of Joyce's writings it brings an awareness of the complexity of the relation between literary texts and historical contexts, while at the same time providing historical material that will enrich readings of his works.' Derek Attridge

Spis treści

Introduction: what is history?; 1. The murders in the park; 2. Literary politics; 3. The paralyzed city; 4. Growing into history; 5. Ulysses and the Great War; 6. Reforming the wor(l)d; 7. Afterword: language and history; Notes; Bibliography; Index.