James Joyce

Irish novelist, short story writer, and poet, Joyce is regarded as one of the greatest literary talents of the 20th century and is known for his revolutionary innovations in the art of the novel. He implements the use of complex allusions, interior monologue, and use of puns and invented words. Before other writers had imitated and explained his techniques, his books were denounced as obscure, unintelligible, nonsensical and obscene. This program explores his life and major works.