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A STORY OF REBELLION AND SELF-DISCOVERY • The unforgettable journey of Stephen Dedalus as he strives to claim freedom and find his voice.
Stephen Dedalus is restless. Born into a devout Irish Catholic family, he grows up under the weight of tradition, faith, and expectation. As a child, he struggles with sin and guilt. As a young man, he yearns for freedom, love, and art. His journey takes him through the classrooms of strict teachers, the streets of Dublin, and the depths of his own conscience. At every stage, he searches for a voice that is truly his own.
First published in 1916, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man announced the arrival of James Joyce as one of the most daring writers of the twentieth century. Its experimental style—shifting from the simplicity of childhood impressions to the complexity of adult thought—captures the inner growth of its protagonist with unmatched intensity. The novel is a landmark of modernist literature, influencing generations of writers who sought to capture life as it is experienced in the mind. As Stephen declares: “I will not serve that in which I no longer believe… and I will try to express myself in some mode of life or art as freely as I can.”
This Feel Classics edition makes Joyce’s masterpiece accessible for today’s readers. Featuring a thoughtful introduction, explanatory notes, glossary, and a detailed chronology of his life, it is ideal for students, first-time readers, and literature enthusiasts alike.
A daring, unforgettable classic that still speaks to anyone who has ever searched for freedom, art, and identity.
