Dubliners

Interesting Facts

• The book consists of 15 stories, each a standalone narrative, yet all connected by the theme of life in Dublin.
• Initially, the book was rejected by several publishers due to its candid content and critique of Irish society.
• James Joyce used a realistic style and detailed depiction of everyday life, which was innovative for his time.
• Each story in the book symbolizes a certain stage of human life — from childhood to maturity.
• The stories often end on a bleak or ambiguous note, emphasizing the sense of stagnation and hopelessness characteristic of Dublin's residents at the time.