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Finnegans Wake

eng. Finnegans Wake · 1939
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Book Review

«Finnegans Wake» by James Joyce is one of the most complex and experimental novels in 20th-century literature. Critics note that the book is a unique blend of linguistic games, mythological allusions, and historical references. The structure of the novel resembles a stream of consciousness, where the boundaries between dream and reality are blurred. Many scholars emphasize that the text requires careful and repeated reading to grasp all its nuances and hidden meanings. Some critics admire Joyce's innovative approach to language and storytelling, while others find the work excessively complex and difficult to perceive. In any case, «Finnegans Wake» remains an important and influential work that continues to spark interest and debate among literary scholars and readers.

Finnegans Wake
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
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Original titleeng. Finnegans Wake · 1939