The publication of James Joyce's Dubliners in 1914 was the result
of ten years battling with publishers, resisting their demands to
remove swear words, real place names and much else. Although only
twenty-four when he signed his first publishing contract for the
book, Joyce already knew its worth: to alter it in any way would
"retard the course of civilization in Ireland." Joyce's aim was to
tell the truth-- to create a work of art that would reflect life in
Ireland at the turn of the last century and by rejecting euphemism,
to reveal to the Irish their unromantic reality, which would lead
to the spiritual liberation of the country. Each of the fifteen
stories offers glimpses into the lives of ordinary Dubliners-- a
death, an encounter, an opportunity not taken, a memory rekindled -
and collectively they paint a portrait of a nation.
This edition is introduced and annotated by Jeri Johnson, who gives
a witty and informative insight into the context, meanings, and
reception of Joyce's work.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has
made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the
globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to
scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of
other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading
authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date
bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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