A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

Experience the artistic awakening in James Joyce's landmark novel, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. This modern classic captures the profound journey of Stephen Dedalus, a young man navigating the complexities of his Dublin upbringing. With vivid prose and deep emotional insight, Joyce explores themes of identity, art, and rebellion against societal constraints. This Penguin Modern Classics edition brings you the original text enriched with thoughtful notes and an insightful introduction by Seamus Deane, making it a perfect companion for both lovers of modernist literature and students of Joyce's life.

Stephen Dedalus's quest for self-discovery and the everlasting struggle of the artist is beautifully rendered, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the mind of a literary genius. A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is not just a reflection of Joyce's own experiences; it resonates universally with anyone who has sought their voice in a world of expectations. As you turn the pages of this influential novel, you will find yourself immersed in thoughtful explorations of faith, family, and the pursuit of beauty in art.

Whether you're a longtime fan of Joyce or discovering his work for the first time, this compelling story remains an essential read that enriches the understanding of not only the author but also the broader human experience. A must-have for modern literature lovers and an essential addition to your library, order your copy now at Smartfox NZ and embark on a journey through the intricacies of a young artist's soul!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141182667
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2000
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 384


Description:
Playful and experimental, James Joyce's autobiographical A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is a vivid portrayal of emotional and intellectual development. This Penguin Modern Classics edition is edited with an introduction and notes by Seamus Deane.
The portrayal of Stephen Dedalus's Dublin childhood and youth, his quest for identity through art and his gradual emancipation from the claims of family, religion and Ireland itself, is also an oblique self-portrait of the young James Joyce and a universal testament to the artist's 'eternal imagination'. Both an insight into Joyce's life and childhood, and a unique work of modernist fiction, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is a novel of sexual awakening, religious rebellion and the essential search for voice and meaning that every nascent artist must face in order to fully come into themselves.
James Joyce (1882-1941), the eldest of ten children, was born in Dublin, but exiled himself to Paris at twenty as a rebellion against his upbringing. He only returned to Ireland briefly from the continent but Dublin was at heart of his greatest works, Ulysses and Finnegans Wake. He lived in poverty until the last ten years of his life and was plagued by near blindness and the grief of his daughter's mental illness.
If you enjoyed A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, you might like Joyce's Dubliners, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.
'There is nothing more vivid or beautiful in all Joyce's writing. It has the searing clarity of truth ... but is rich with myth and symbol'
Sunday Times
'James Joyce was and remains almost unique among novelists in that he published nothing but masterpieces'
The Times Literary Supplement


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