First published in 1986. "Dubliners "was James Joyce s first major publication. Setting it at the turn of the century, Joyce claims to hold up a nicely polished looking-glass to the native Irishman. In "Backgrounds for Joyce s Dubliners," the author examines the national, mythic, religious and legendary details, which Joyce builds up to capture a many-sided performance and timelessness in Irish life.
Acknowledging the serious work done on "Dubliners "as a whole, in this study Professor Torchiana draws upon a wide range of published and unpublished sources to provide a scholarly and...
First published in 1986. "Dubliners "was James Joyce s first major publication. Setting it at the turn of the century, Joyce claims to hold up a ni...
