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A Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Man (Penguin Classics)
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James Joyce'S Comingofage Story, A Tour De Force Of Style And Techniquethe First, Shortest, And Most Approachable Of James Joyces Novels, A Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Man Portrays The Dublin Upbringing Of Stephen Dedalus, From His Youthful Days At Clongowes Wood College To His Radical Questioning Of All Convention. In Doing So, It Provides An Oblique Selfportrait Of The Young Joyce Himself. At Its Center Lie Questions Of Origin And Source, Authority And Authorship, And The Relationship Of An Artist To His Family, Culture, And Race. Exuberantly Inventive In Style, The Novel Subtly And Beautifully Orchestrates The Patterns Of Quotation And Repetition Instrumental In Its Heros Quest To Create His Own Character, His Own Language, Life, And Art: To Forge In The Smithy Of My Soul The Uncreated Conscience Of My Race.This Penguin Classics Edition Is The Definitive Text, Authorized By The Joyce Estate And Collated From All Known Proofs, Manuscripts, And Impressions To Reflect The Authors Original Wishes.For More Than Seventy Years, Penguin Has Been The Leading Publisher Of Classic Literature In The Englishspeaking World. With More Than 1,700 Titles, Penguin Classics Represents A Global Bookshelf Of The Best Works Throughout History And Across Genres And Disciplines. Readers Trust The Series To Provide Authoritative Texts Enhanced By Introductions And Notes By Distinguished Scholars And Contemporary Authors, As Well As Uptodate Translations By Awardwinning Translators.
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- Q: What is 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man' about? A: 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man' is a coming-of-age novel by James Joyce that follows the life of Stephen Dedalus as he grows up in Dublin. It explores themes of identity, artistic development, and the complexities of family and culture.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man' is James Joyce, a renowned Irish writer known for his innovative literary techniques.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This Penguin Classics edition was published on March 25, 2003.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man' contains 384 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book a new or used copy? A: This listing is for a new copy of 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man'.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man' falls under the Classics genre.
- Q: Is this edition the definitive text of the novel? A: Yes, this Penguin Classics edition is the definitive text, authorized by the Joyce estate and reflects the author's original wishes.
- Q: What makes this book suitable for readers new to Joyce? A: This novel is considered the first and shortest of Joyce's works, making it more approachable for readers unfamiliar with his complex style.
- Q: Does this edition include any additional features or notes? A: Yes, Penguin Classics editions typically include introductions and notes by distinguished scholars, which enhance the reading experience.