James Joyce

James Joyce was an Irish writer of the early 20th century. His most notable work is the novel Ulysses, published in 1922. It is a difficult read as it experiments with different techniques. Another famous work is the short story collection Dubliners, published in 1914.

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• Lifetime: 2 February 1882 • 13 January 1941
• Main genre: Contemporary fiction (at the time of publication), literary fiction
• Literary movement: Modernism
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"I've put in so many enigmas and puzzles that it will keep the professors busy for centuries arguing over what I meant, and that's the only way of insuring one's immortality."