James Joyce and the Question of History

by James Fairhall

Overview

This ground-breaking book situates Joyce in his historical moment, exploring his attitudes towards colonialism, nationalism, World War I, gender, and class. Although James Fairhall draws on a wide range of critical theories, his study is clearly written and is accessible to any reader interested in the relation between Joyce's works and history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521558761
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	11/09/1995
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	308
Product dimensions:	6.06(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.75(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction: what is history?; 1. The murders in the park; 2. Literary politics; 3. The paralyzed city; 4. Growing into history; 5. Ulysses and the Great War; 6. Reforming the wor(l)d; 7. Afterword: language and history; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

What People are Saying About This

Derek Attridge

An excellent book. To the vexed question of the political dimensions of Joyce's writings it brings an awareness of the complexity of the relation between literary texts and historical contexts, while at the same time providing historical material that will enrich readings of his works.

Editorial Reviews

'An exemplary analysis ... No reader of Joyce could fail to benefit from this discussion.' Irish Studies Review

'An excellent book. To the vexed question of the political dimensions of Joyce's writings it brings an awareness of the complexity of the relation between literary texts and historical contexts, while at the same time providing historical material that will enrich readings of his works.' Derek Attridge

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