A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Interesting Facts
- The book is semi-autobiographical and based on James Joyce's own experiences.
- The protagonist, Stephen Dedalus, is Joyce's alter ego and also appears in his later novel «Ulysses».
- The title of the book refers to the mythological character Daedalus, symbolizing the pursuit of creativity and freedom.
- The novel is written in the stream of consciousness style, which was innovative for its time.
- The book explores themes of religion, national identity, and artistic self-expression.
- Joyce uses numerous literary and cultural allusions, making the text rich and multilayered.
- The novel was first published as a series in the magazine «The Egoist» in 1914-1915.
Date of publication: 3 September 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Classical literature
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