A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
by James Joyce, Seamus Deane
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce, Seamus Deane holds a well received rating of 3.60 out of 5, based on 92.6K reader ratings. First published in 1916. The book spans 329 pages.
About A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
The portrayal of Stephen Dedalus's Dublin childhood and youth, his quest for identity through art and his gradual emancipation from the claims of family, religion and Ireland itself, is also an oblique self-portrait of the young James Joyce and a universal testament to the artist's 'eternal imagination'. Both an insight into Joyce's life and childhood, and a unique work of modernist fiction, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is a novel of sexual awakening, religious rebellion and the essential search for voice and meaning that every nascent artist must face in order to blossom fully into themselves.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | James Joyce, Seamus Deane |
| Published | 1916 |
| Pages | 329 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.60 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 92,569 |
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What genre is A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man?
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is categorized as Classics, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man worth reading?
Based on 92.6K reader ratings, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man has an average score of 3.60 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man?
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man has 329 pages.
Who wrote A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man?
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man was written by James Joyce, Seamus Deane. It was first published in 1916.
What is the ISBN for A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man?
The ISBN-13 for A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is 9780142437350.0.
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