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Explore these links related to Joyce and discover some new knowledge:
A brief biography as well as a video on his life: http://www.biography.com/people/james-joyce-9358676#synopsis
Another brief bio:http://www.egs.edu/library/james-joyce/biography/
The James Joyce Centre Dublin: http://jamesjoyce.ie/
100th Anniversary of Dubliners: http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/books/2014/05/james_joyce_s_dubliners_100th_anniversary_dublin_a_century_later.html
I find it very interesting how James Joyce has a very large, present-day fan base. There is an entire website devoted to 'worshipping' Joyce. His followers and lovers even use terms like 'the Joycean calendar', a calendar that contains all the major events of celebrating, analyzing, and remembering the work of Joyce.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was interesting how Joyce's writings were described as having "a focused narrative and indirect style." I noticed some of these elements myself in "Araby" but wasn't quite sure how to articulate what I found so unique about Joyce's style. I thought this was a very good articulation of what makes Joyce's work uniquely his.
ReplyDeleteI think the details of his life were extremely interesting like how his wife was a hotel chambermaid and they met while he was staying at the hotel, or how he spoke seventeen different languages. James Joyce was one of the most revered writers of the 20th century and died in Zurich after fleeing to escape Nazi invasion. His writing style was very unique and I felt it portrayed the emotions very interestingly, pointing out the protagonist's body language (squeezing fist tightly).
ReplyDeleteI agree with Anabelle that James Joyce's life was fascinating. He had the fear of dogs, thunder, and lightning, and had to drop out of boarding school because his father could no longer pay. Today, there are many sites prasing James' work, and his writing style is talented and unique.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that James Joyce became enthusiastic about writing at a very young age and later was able to change the literary world shows a true story of a dream coming true. He was a very smart man- knowing fourteen languages, publishing many works, and showing writers of his time a different way of telling stories. He seemed to have written very candidly, his parody of the Odyssey was banned in most places, but found its way to people through piracy. James Joyce was a very successful writer and showed people a new way of writing.
ReplyDeleteI found it very interesting that Joyce's father wasn't able to provide a stable household, and always had trouble with finances. Although Joyce grew up with these problems, he found a way to get away from dealing with them. It also is interesting to me that Joyce knew how sot speak 17 languages and also was able to teach one of them. His devotion to Arts really showed in the section I read this in. Joyce also became interested in literature at a very young age and it seems as though he used writing as an escape from the real world and to go into his own. I found this interesting because for a young kid to have so much devotion towards literature is intriguing and not very common.
ReplyDeleteJames Joyce's life story is an inspiration to anyone that hears it. Joyce's passion and talent for writing allowed him to overcome various financial problems that his family encountered throughout his childhood. He is a prime example of how when you work hard almost anything is possible. Not only did Joyce become a successful writer, he also changed the face of writing. He introduced a brand new style to the literary world. His love for writing began at a very young age and it stayed with him throughout his entire life. Joyce could speak 17 different languages. He was clearly a very intelligent man with a curious and innovational mind.
ReplyDeleteJames Joyce, one of the best irish authors in the 20th century is a very interesting man. Most people would think he had a great life because he was such an successful author. But, actually his father couldn't pay for school so he had to drop out, his mother was diagnosed with cancer, family had other money problems and more. James started writing at the age of 9 with his first poem the “Et Tu Healy.” James also studied medicine but, didn't like it because he did not have that much interest into it. I loved how James just went on with writing again and that became his career because a lot of peoples jobs that they have, they don't really like it. So, James inspired me to do what I love and its ok to try new things.
ReplyDeleteWhat interests me most about James Joyce is his love for the city of Dublin, and the way in which he drives that love to create heartfelt, relatable stories. As the reader I see him in the protagonist in the short story, Araby. Whether or not the two are similar is undefined, but I feel as though James Joyce takes emotions from his past and inserts them into his characters. The inspiration he finds within his past and within the city of Dublin in order to create his stories fascinates me.
ReplyDeleteI find that James Joyce was not from a wealthy family. He writes so well and knew 14 different languages, if i knew that many I feel like I would have a hard time being able to write in English only! I like the fact that he writes with so much detail. In the short story "Araby" he described it so well that I felt like he was their. Especially when he was going to go on the train, I really enjoy how he writes like that!
ReplyDeleteJames Joyce was a very passionate and dedicated man. He set goals and achieved them and always worked as hard as possible. He knew seventeen languages fluently and taught himself Norwegian so that he could read plays in the original language they were written.He attended three different good colleges and earned a bachelor of arts degree focusing on languages. One of his books, Ulysses, is often known as one of the finest books ever written. Overall he was a very successful and hardworking man.
ReplyDeleteI found it interesting how much of Joyce's literature is centered around his hometown, Dublin. As the city of Dublin is distinct in its own ways, it supplements his literature by complimenting his very specific style of writing. This is clearly evident in "Araby;" the quiet, dreary setting of the protagonist's hometown is crucial to illustrating the mood of the story. It is also fascinating to see how Joyce earned his "immortality" through his writing, as through the poverty and hardship he endured throughout his life, he still managed to achieve immortality by simply doing what he did best. In conclusion, I found that "Araby" was a fascinating reflection of his past experiences and it epitomized the illustrious Joyce writing style so prominently expressed throughout the posted links.
ReplyDeleteI find it interesting that even though he was from a poor Irish household, he is able to write with a finesse that shows a true skill and mastery of the craft. His ability to speak numerous languages as well are just some of the reasons as to why I would like to learn more about James Joyce.
ReplyDeleteI love hearing about people like James Joyce, who develop a great passion for something at a young age, and pursue it as a career, for it is what makes them happy. Being a writer did not always provide James with the success as he wished, such as the financial insufficiency of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man and the opposition to Ulysses.Yet, he continued to follow this passion. I am also fascinated how the last authors we have looked into seem to have encountered stretches of hardship (whether it be segregation, financial troubles, etc.). Perhaps these hardships give some sort of wisdom and different perspectives, which allow their writing to stand out from others. Joyce's innovative & unique writing style is what drew attention to him as an author.
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting that Joyce knew how to speak 17 languages, among them Sanskrit, and was unable to support his family with all that accumulated knowledge in some way. Another thing that stood out to me was that in Paris, Joyce planned on studying medicine, but the lectures were conducted in a technical French that Joyce couldn't understand.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed learning about authors who base their books off of their own life. It is so interesting to be put in their shoes and attempt to understand why they think certain ways. He grew up in the city of Dublin, also where Araby takes place. When I was reading about James Joyce, I learned that he has a great, deep passion for writing. I also now know he was a very intelligent man, speaking several languages, even though he did drop out of boarding school.
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