Archetypal Symbolism in James Joyce’s “Clay”
In “Clay,” James Joyce illustrates through Maria’s contradictory characteristics the evolution of Christian celebrations from pagan roots. Joyce’s main character, Maria, is connected both to … Read more
In “Clay,” James Joyce illustrates through Maria’s contradictory characteristics the evolution of Christian celebrations from pagan roots. Joyce’s main character, Maria, is connected both to … Read more
At first glance, James Joyce’s The Dead appears to be a story about the annual Christmas party thrown by the Morkan sisters and their niece, … Read more
Concentrate with me for a few seconds. Are you ready? Ok… Hold my hand, let’s fly. We are now flying far away through time. We … Read more
Are you looking to explore a bit of Irish history this March? If so, you may want to think about rediscovering some of the country’s … Read more
You can never go wrong with an Irish pub. Baltimore has many Irish pubs within its borders, but this guide takes a look at three: … Read more
Dark, minimal, existential – these words characterize the writing of Nobel Prize winning author, Samuel Barclay Beckett, born in 1906 in Dublin Ireland. Beckett was … Read more
“The Dead” by James Joyce is set in early 20th century Ireland during the Christmas season and, very importantly, at Epiphany. A venerable portrait is … Read more
Humans, by nature, are flawed. This principle is the driving force behind realism in literature. While many of the stories in the literary community end … Read more