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"Highlights one of the most influential writers of the 20th century--James Joyce. He is best known for his complex style, reinvention of language, and depiction of contemporary Ireland. Yet at the time of writing his work faced intense criticism, and his modernist epic Ulysses was banned for over a decade in Britain and America for obscenity. This book explores Joyce's major works including Ulysses, Dubliners, and Finnegan's Wake. It considers the contemporary significance of Joyce's examination of sexuality and nationalism, and places Joyce's works in the context of his life as well as the historical moment in which they were written"--Provided by publisher.

An Irish boy severely disabled by cerebal palsy writes of himself in the third person of Joseph Meehan. He tells how Joseph breaks free of his handicap and reveals the realities of a world many have never known.

Describes Ireland's literary movement at the turn of the century.

Photographs and text help chronicle the life of twentieth-century novelist James Joyce, providing information about his childhood, his personal relationships, and his literary works.

Presents a profile of nineteenth-century author Oscar Wilde, and features fictional interviews with the writer in which he discusses his life, education, career, art, respectability, and other topics.

A biography of nineteenth-century Irish author Oscar Wilde, discussing his childhood, career, and personal life, and featuring numerous snapshots and portraits of Wilde and his companions.