Dubliners

Dubliners, published in 1914, is James Joyce’s groundbreaking collection of short stories depicting life in early 20th-century Dublin. With a focus on ordinary people and everyday moments, the stories reveal themes of paralysis, epiphany, and longing. From the innocence of “The Sisters” to the devastating climax of “The Dead,” Joyce’s realist style and psychological acuity shine through. The collection marks a turning point in modern literature, laying the groundwork for Joyce’s later experimental works and offering a poignant portrait of a city and its people.