James Joyce Flashcards
When was James Joyce born?
February 2, 1882
Where was James Joyce born?
Dublin, Ireland
What is James Joyce best known for?
His contributions to modernist literature, especially through innovative narrative techniques like stream-of-consciousness.
Name two of James Joyce’s most famous works.
‘Ulysses’ and ‘A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man’
What narrative technique is James Joyce famous for using?
Stream-of-consciousness
What is ‘Ulysses’ about?
It follows the thoughts and experiences of characters over a single day in Dublin, June 16, 1904.
What short story collection did James Joyce publish in 1914?
‘Dubliners’
What novel by Joyce is considered semi-autobiographical?
‘A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man’
What was Joyce’s last major work, published in 1939?
‘Finnegans Wake’
Where did Joyce live most of his life?
In continental Europe, particularly in Trieste, Paris, and Zurich.
What was the significance of the historical period during Joyce’s life?
It was a time of immense political and cultural change, including the decline of the British Empire and the rise of modernism.
How did the cultural changes of Joyce’s time influence his work?
They allowed him to push literary boundaries, experimenting with language and narrative forms.
How did James Joyce influence modern literature?
He revolutionized literature with his stream-of-consciousness technique, inspiring writers like Samuel Beckett and Virginia Woolf.
What annual celebration commemorates Joyce’s work?
Bloomsday, celebrated on June 16 to honor the events of ‘Ulysses.’
What significant legal battle did Joyce face regarding ‘Ulysses’?
It was banned for obscenity in the United States until 1933, when a court ruled it a work of art.
