Finnegans Wake
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Main Ideas
- Exploration of the cyclical nature of history and life through the framework of the myth of eternal return
- Experiments with language to create a multidimensional narrative
- Reflections on death, rebirth, and immortality through the lens of individual and collective stories
- Exploration of the structure of consciousness and stream of consciousness as a narrative device
- An attempt to understand and depict a comprehensive picture of life by uniting various cultures, eras, and myths
- Critique and irony towards traditional narratives and societal norms
- Use of multiple voices, styles, and perspectives to create a polyphony
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
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Genre: Classical literature