Dubliners (1914) is a collection of fifteen short stories by James Joyce, portraying everyday life in early 20th-century Dublin. With subtle realism, the stories explore moments of epiphany, capturing themes of routine, identity, stagnation, and the complexities of Irish middle-class life. The final story, The Dead, is especially acclaimed for its emotional depth and lyrical beauty.
James Joyce (1882-1941) was an Irish writer and one of the most influential modernist authors of the 20th century. Known for his innovative use of language and narrative structure, his major works-Ulysses, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and Finnegans Wake-redefined literary form. Joyce's writing delves deeply into consciousness, memory, and the human experience.