Showing results for title "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man", by author "James Joyce" in Literary History & Criticism

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is Joyce’s semi-autobiographical first novel. It traces the early life of Stephen Dedalus and his inner struggle with the oppression of Irish society and the Catholic church, ending with his awakening as a poet and writer and self-imposed exile from Ireland. “Welcome, O life, I go to encounter for the millionth time the reality of experience and to forge in the smithy of my soul the uncreated conscience of my race.”View our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribe

After a scandal breaks out involving a famous Irish Nationalist politician, Stephen Dedalus finds his family being torn apart over their differing opinions of the matter. Shaken by all the fighting and animosity, Stephen begins to wonder where he can place his faith. Questioning the Irish and Catholic ideology that he was raised on, Stephen begins to rebel against expectations as he departs for college. While he excels in his studies, Stephen struggles to conform to the social norms of his college, leading him on a self-destructive path of unwise behavior. Attempting to navigate his new home ...

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce follows the intellectual and emotional development of Stephen Dedalus, a young man in Ireland. The novel traces Stephen's journey from childhood to adulthood as he grapples with religion, family expectations, and his own identity. Through a series of defining moments, including his struggles with Catholic guilt, artistic ambition, and a desire for independence, Stephen ultimately decides to reject traditional social norms and pursue a life dedicated to art. The novel is known for its modernist style, stream-of-consciousness narrative, and ...