James Joyce

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/james-joyce

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1. When was James Joyce born?February 2, 1882
2. When did James Joyce die?January 13, 1941 (age 58)
3. Where was James Joyce born?Dublin, Ireland
4. What is the career?Novelist, poet, literary critic, and influential figure in the modernist movement

Modernism: A broad artistic and cultural movement characterized by a deliberate break with traditional forms and a focus on experimentation and innovation.
Stream of Consciousness: A narrative technique that attempts to depict the actual flow of thoughts, feelings, and perceptions in the human mind.
Literary Modernism: A specific manifestation of modernism in literature, marked by experimental use of language, non-linear narratives, and exploration of subjective experience.
Paralysis (in Dubliners): A thematic element in Joyce's short stories representing the spiritual and intellectual stagnation of Dublin society.