Dubliners by James Joyce

First published in 1914, Dubliners is a set of fifteen stories written by James Joyce which are all set in the 20th century Dublin. The author skilfully describes daily lives in the Irish capital and gives us a real, diverse experience of the city through the eyes of various age groups. By illustrating daily struggles of Dublin’s citizens, Joyce demonstrates their inability to change their lives for the better. Some of the key themes visible in all stories are poverty, desire of escape, frustration, loneliness, regret and betrayal.<br/>Dubliners is considered to be one of the most famous collections of short stories ever written in the English language. In every story, James Joyce efficiently paints a picture of the human nature and helps us experience daily struggles and emotions of his characters making this book an absolute must-read.<br/>James Joyce, born in 1882 was an Irish novelist who grew up in Dublin and spent most of his adult life in Zurich. He remains one of the most influential and inspiring English writers of all times.<br/><br/>Our 2020 version of the book contains an improved font formatting for a better reading experience. Check the interior with Amazon’s Lookinside option to compare the book with other versions.