A PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A YOUNG MAN (Awakening of Stephen Dedalus) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. An Autobiographical Novel from the Author of Ulysses, Finnegans Wake, Dubliners, Stephen Hero, Chamber Music & ExilesBy James Joyce
Length11h 13m
About this audiobook
James Joyce's A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man traces Stephen Dedalus's awakening from childhood piety and social constraint into artistic self-consciousness. Moving through school, family, religion, politics, and sensual experience, the novel renders consciousness itself as its chief drama. Its style evolves with Stephen's mind: from childlike immediacy to dense theological argument and finally to lyrical, self-declaring prose. As a landmark of modernism, it transforms the Bildungsroman into an experiment in language, perception, and spiritual revolt. Joyce drew deeply on his own Dublin upbringing, Jesuit education, troubled relation to Catholicism, and voluntary exile from Ireland. Like Stephen, he was shaped by a culture divided by nationalism, clerical authority, and economic decline, yet compelled by a fierce belief in artistic vocation. The novel's autobiographical foundation is not mere confession; Joyce refashions life into myth, invoking Daedalus as emblem of flight, craft, and perilous freedom. This book is essential for readers interested in modernist fiction, artistic identity, and the struggle between inheritance and self-creation. It rewards close reading with psychological subtlety, formal brilliance, and enduring questions about conscience, language, and liberation.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Literary Classics
Length11 hrs 13 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 17, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A YOUNG MAN (Awakening of Stephen Dedalus) (Annotated)
8III
2Introduction
9IV
3Synopsis
10V (pt. 1)
4Historical Context
11V (pt. 2)
5Author Biography
12Analysis
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6I
13Reflection
7II
14Memorable Quotes
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