# Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

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- Authors: [James Joyce](https://www.bookquiver.com/james-joyce)
- Language: en_US
- Published: 1992-05-05
- Genres: Fiction: literary and general non-genre, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general

## Description

With an Introduction and Notes by Dr. Jacqueline Belanger, University of Cardiff. A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man represents the transitional stage between the realism of Joyce's Dubliners and the symbolism of Ulysses, and is essential to the understanding of the later work. This novel is a highly autobiographical account of the adolescence of Stephen Dedalus, who reappears in Ulysses, and who comes to realize that before he can become a true artist, he must rid himself of the stultifying effects of the religion, politics and essential bigotry of his background in late 19th century Ireland. Written with a light touch, this is perhaps the most accessible of Joyce's works.

## Editions

### Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

- Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
- ISBN: 978-18-5326-006-3
- Pages: 272
- Published: 1992-05-05
- Language: en_US