James Joyce - The Sisters
JAMES JOYCE
(1882-1941)
He is a 20th century Irish modernist short story writer, novelist and poet.
He was affected from naturalism, romanticism and realism.
He was a master of the English language.
He uses stream of consciousness technique and his works are full of parodies, allusions, inner monologues.
His works are rich in characterization and brood humour.
His psychological perceptions and innovative literary techniques make him one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.
He is a key figure in development of modernist novel along with Virginia Woolf.
Although he spend much of his time outside of Ireland, Joyce’s Irish experiences are dominant in his works.
He is a self exiled writer from his own country. He especially wrote about places, people, events he left behind.
He is exiled because of his writing freely about his culture, region.
He wants to write especially primity, not modern society full with machines.
He uses impressionistic language.
MODERNISM
Modernism is a 20th century literary, artistic and cultural movement.
It is a reaction against historical and academic traditions conventions.
Modernist writers think that new is good.
Individuality and personal experiences are important.
They believe “Art for art’s sake”.
Plot and theme are not important.
Literary devices are important.
They use stream of consciousness technique and impressionistic language.
Characters are more important than the plot.
They examine the inner side of characters.
Characters are from middle class and they try to reach upper class.
Time is generally short like one day, one night.
There is no chronological order in their works.
Language is simple but content is complex.
They stress on one object and make stress through the whole story to draw attention.
They use their own experiences in their works.
Modernists are affected from First World War.
SOCIAL SCENE
This term covers many
(1882-1941)
He is a 20th century Irish modernist short story writer, novelist and poet.
He was affected from naturalism, romanticism and realism.
He was a master of the English language.
He uses stream of consciousness technique and his works are full of parodies, allusions, inner monologues.
His works are rich in characterization and brood humour.
His psychological perceptions and innovative literary techniques make him one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.
He is a key figure in development of modernist novel along with Virginia Woolf.
Although he spend much of his time outside of Ireland, Joyce’s Irish experiences are dominant in his works.
He is a self exiled writer from his own country. He especially wrote about places, people, events he left behind.
He is exiled because of his writing freely about his culture, region.
He wants to write especially primity, not modern society full with machines.
He uses impressionistic language.
MODERNISM
Modernism is a 20th century literary, artistic and cultural movement.
It is a reaction against historical and academic traditions conventions.
Modernist writers think that new is good.
Individuality and personal experiences are important.
They believe “Art for art’s sake”.
Plot and theme are not important.
Literary devices are important.
They use stream of consciousness technique and impressionistic language.
Characters are more important than the plot.
They examine the inner side of characters.
Characters are from middle class and they try to reach upper class.
Time is generally short like one day, one night.
There is no chronological order in their works.
Language is simple but content is complex.
They stress on one object and make stress through the whole story to draw attention.
They use their own experiences in their works.
Modernists are affected from First World War.
SOCIAL SCENE
This term covers many