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The Joyce of Everyday Life / Vicki Mahaffey.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Mahaffey, Vicki, author.
- Series:
- Contemporary Irish writers (Lewisburg, Pa.)
- Contemporary Irish Writers Series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Joyce, James, 1882-1941--Criticism and interpretation.
- Joyce, James.
- Joyce, James, 1882-1941--Language.
- Language and languages in literature.
- Life in literature.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (276 pages)
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Lewisburg, PA : Bucknell University Press, [2024]
- Summary:
- The book 'The Joyce of Everyday Life' by Vicki Mahaffey explores the profound impact of James Joyce's literary techniques on understanding and revitalizing everyday life. It delves into Joyce's perception of words as dynamic and alive, capable of transforming mundane experiences into moments of joy and reflection. Through examining characters and themes in Joyce's works, such as 'Dubliners,' the book highlights the contrast between habitual and imaginative life. Mahaffey aims to reveal how Joyce’s innovative use of language encourages readers to break free from routine perceptions, fostering a deeper awareness of the world around them. This scholarly work is intended for advanced graduate students, general readers, and scholars interested in Irish literature and culture. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Series Editor
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction: On Living and Reading
- 1. On Beds
- 2. On Dirty Sheets
- 3. On Salmon
- 4. On Writing by Hand
- 5. On Fat
- 6. On Adultery and Virginity
- 7. On Love
- 8. On Religion (as Rereading)
- 9. On Glass
- 10. On Letters
- 11. On Closing and Opening
- Epilogue: The Everyday
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781684485291
- 1684485290
- OCLC:
- 1451797908
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