Dubliners

Brief Overview

«Dubliners» is a collection of 15 short stories written by James Joyce, depicting the lives of Dublin's residents in the early 20th century. Each story stands alone, yet they are all united by the common theme of paralysis and stagnation that Joyce perceived in Irish society at the time. The characters are ordinary people facing everyday challenges, disappointments, and moral dilemmas. Through their stories, Joyce explores themes of religion, national identity, family relationships, and personal ambitions. The collection concludes with the story «The Dead», considered one of the greatest works of short fiction in the English language.