A wonderful collection of short stories that will leave you craving for more. My favorites have to be Araby and Eveline, timeless pieces of writing that are short in length yet leave you thinking for a long time
Perfect characterization of one moment in each life. No plot.
interesting tales.
My mother died almost exactly thirty-one years ago, and in a small red leather notebook she left behind that my sister gave to me last year was a note: "Dubliners - James Joyce."
A few months ago I was able to secure a copy of the book and began to read. It was a rough go, wading through dated phrasing and Irish expressions I didn't understand. I struggled.
The book, having lain on my bedside table for a few weeks, beckoned me to continue. Little by little I began to get into the flow of Joyce's writing and descriptions of Dublin life. I became fascinated with the characters he wrote of and worried and rejoiced right along with them.
A wonderful book for sure! And I say a silent thank you to my mother for introducing me to the writings of an amazing author.
A few months ago I was able to secure a copy of the book and began to read. It was a rough go, wading through dated phrasing and Irish expressions I didn't understand. I struggled.
The book, having lain on my bedside table for a few weeks, beckoned me to continue. Little by little I began to get into the flow of Joyce's writing and descriptions of Dublin life. I became fascinated with the characters he wrote of and worried and rejoiced right along with them.
A wonderful book for sure! And I say a silent thank you to my mother for introducing me to the writings of an amazing author.
its a classic!
AUDIO BOOK ON TAPE
3 hours on 2 cassettes
Contains a selection of eight unabridged short stories from the book, read by Gerard McSorley.
3 hours on 2 cassettes
Contains a selection of eight unabridged short stories from the book, read by Gerard McSorley.
same author as 3 of the top 100 Best Novels
http://www.randomhouse.com/modernlibrary/100best.html
http://www.randomhouse.com/modernlibrary/100best.html
