The James Joyce Audio Collection
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Rating | : | 4.59 (574 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0060501790 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 123 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2013-04-05 |
Language | : | English |
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"The only demand I make of my reader is that he should devote his whole life to reading my works." -- James Joyce
James Joyce's self-referential, allusive, and pun-filled works are widely recognized as the signature pieces of European modernist literature, and helped hasten the 20th Century break from traditionally recognized forms of prose. This collection includes selections from his most important works: Ulysses, Finnegan's Wake, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man and Dubliners. The most fascinating treat here is the landmark recording of James Joyce reading selections from Ulysses. This rare recording was made in 1924, and Joyce's reading provides the singular experience of hearing the work as he intended it to be read. He repeatedly explored the themes of childhood and adulthood, and youth and maturity while simultaneously widening the boundaries of the novel. Also providing the unique insight of spoken-word to these wonderful works are the accomplished, sensitive and expressive performers Cyril Cusack, Siobhan McKenna, Jim Norton, Colm Meaney, and E.G. Marshall.
Superb for any Joycean This CD is a must for anyone reading or teaching the works of James Joyce. In addition to Joyce, himself, the CD has superb actors reading major passages of Joyce's works. An illuminating and not-to-be-missed for CD.. "authentic james joyce" according to Prof Dr Klaus Stahmer. There is no better choice when looking for authentic reading this wonderful poetry. It is a great compilation, absolutely worth listening to. "A definitive collection" according to L. Longfellow. The Siobhan McKenna reading of Molly Bloom's soliloquy is sublime.The vendor from whom I bought this through Amazon was prompt, professional, and courteous.
Yeats and Ezra Pound amongst his earliest supporters. Joyce was one of the pioneering figures of modernism and counted W.B. One of the most influential writers of the 20th Century, Joyce's life was punctuated by poverty, critical controversy and self-imposed exile. Before his death in 1941, Joyce had published Ulysses, Finnegan's Wake,