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Literary Fiction · MelancholicFifteen stories of Dublin life
Dubliners
by James Joyce
See it on Amazon1914Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
Joyce’s 1914 collection of fifteen stories portrays ordinary Dubliners in childhood, youth, maturity and public life. It ends with The Dead, one of the most admired short stories in English.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a melancholic mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Dublin · Short stories · Paralysis
Screen adaptation
The Dead (1987)
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