Joyce: The Man, the Work, the Reputation

by Marvin Magalaner, Richard Morgan Kain

"A new understanding of the author whose major works, Ulysses and Finnegans Wake, changed the course of modern literature." (Cover copy)

Genres: Literary Criticism

383 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1956

Reviews

[Thomas Bergvinson · Rating 2 out of 5]

I learned very little about Joyce from reading this, but then what did I expect.

[Dan · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book includes a short biography of Joyce, a history of critical reaction to his books, and some interpretive commentary on the major works (there is a good analysis of the stories in Dubliners and of the levels of meaning on one page of Finnegans Wake). The bibliography is detailed, but fairly dated now.

Acquired 1986
"AP" (Circum used books?)
Montreal, Quebec

[Alyosha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book could use less of an overview of critical reactions to Joyce's works, and more in depth analysis and critique of Joyce's works.