DUBLINERS

Level C1/C2. James Joyce wrote Dubliners at the start of the 20th century so that Irish people could have a good hard look at themselves in his ‘nicely polished looking-glass.’ The fifteen interrelated stories reflect a society that is paralysed socially, politically and culturally resulting in a compelling exploration of the human condition. Joyce skilfully highlights striking realistic details in a lyrical prose that is interwoven with ‘epiphanies’ offering profound insights into the characters’ stagnant existences. These stories are both timeless and global in their themes.