Finnegans Wake

Style and Technique

«Finnegans Wake» by James Joyce is distinguished by its complex style and use of experimental literary techniques. The book is written in a multilayered, challenging language, including wordplay, paradoxes, allusions, and homophones. The language of the work contains elements of various languages and dialects, creating a unique polyglot text. The structure of the book is cyclical, with the beginning and end of the text connecting, symbolizing the eternal cycle of death and rebirth. Joyce uses the stream of consciousness technique, immersing the reader in the intimate world of the characters, their thoughts, and experiences. This makes «Finnegans Wake» one of the most challenging works of the 20th century to comprehend.