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The Irish author James Joyce published his groundbreaking modernist novel Ulysses in 1922, an event that profoundly influenced the course of world literature. Though not as famous as Ulysses, Joyce's earlier collection of short stories, Dubliners (1914), and his first novel, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1916), are today also recognized as literary masterpieces. SFPL has numerous biographies and letters of James Joyce, his family and his friends.

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James Joyce

James Joyce

by Ellmann, Richard

Book - 1982

This classic biography provides a deep and moving portrait of Joyce's life and works. Ellmann's prose is graceful and insightful, and his book includes ten pages of wonderful photographs. This classic biography provides a deep and moving portrait of Joyce's life and works. Ellmann's prose is graceful and insightful, and his book includes ten pages of wonderful photographs. Show less

This classic biography provides a deep and moving portrait of Joyce's life and works. Ellmann's prose is graceful and insightful, and his book includes ten pages of wonderful photographs. This classic biography provides a deep and moving portrait of Joyce's life and works. Ellmann's prose is graceful and insightful, and his book includes ten pages of wonderful photographs. Show less

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James Joyce

James Joyce

A New Biography

by Bowker, Gordon

Book - 2012

Gordon Bowker's 2011 biography is the first major biography of Joyce to appear in half a century. Bowker skillfully draws connections between Joyce's life and works and conveys well the Irish's author's complexity and genius. Gordon Bowker's 2011 biography is the first major biography of Joyce to appear in half a century. Bowker skillfully draws connections between Joyce's life and works and conveys well the Irish's author's complexity and genius. Show less

Gordon Bowker's 2011 biography is the first major biography of Joyce to appear in half a century. Bowker skillfully draws connections between Joyce's life and works and conveys well the Irish's author's complexity and genius. Gordon Bowker's 2011 biography is the first major biography of Joyce to appear in half a century. Bowker skillfully draws connections between Joyce's life and works and conveys well the Irish's author's complexity and genius. Show less

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James Joyce

James Joyce

A Portrait of the Artist

by Davies, Stan Gébler

Book - 1975

Irish author Stan Davies' biography of Joyce is full of entertaining anecdotes and reads like a novel. An engaging and humorous introduction to Joyce's life. Irish author Stan Davies' biography of Joyce is full of entertaining anecdotes and reads like a novel. An engaging and humorous introduction to Joyce's life. Show less

Irish author Stan Davies' biography of Joyce is full of entertaining anecdotes and reads like a novel. An engaging and humorous introduction to Joyce's life. Irish author Stan Davies' biography of Joyce is full of entertaining anecdotes and reads like a novel. An engaging and humorous introduction to Joyce's life. Show less

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James Joyce

James Joyce

A Passionate Exile

by McCourt, John

Book - 1999

This large format book gives a brief overview of Joyce's life and is illustrated with marvelous photographs. This large format book gives a brief overview of Joyce's life and is illustrated with marvelous photographs. Show less

This large format book gives a brief overview of Joyce's life and is illustrated with marvelous photographs. This large format book gives a brief overview of Joyce's life and is illustrated with marvelous photographs. Show less

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Selected Letters of James Joyce

Selected Letters of James Joyce

by Joyce, James

Book - 1975

This collection of Joyce’s letters exhibits the author’s passion, linguistic virtuosity, humor and obsessions. Joyce’s erotic letters to Nora are included in this edition. This collection of Joyce’s letters exhibits the author’s passion, linguistic virtuosity, humor and obsessions. Joyce’s erotic letters to Nora are included in this edition. Show less

This collection of Joyce’s letters exhibits the author’s passion, linguistic virtuosity, humor and obsessions. Joyce’s erotic letters to Nora are included in this edition. This collection of Joyce’s letters exhibits the author’s passion, linguistic virtuosity, humor and obsessions. Joyce’s erotic letters to Nora are included in this edition. Show less

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Letters of James Joyce

Letters of James Joyce

by Joyce, James

Book - 1966

Joyce disliked commenting on his works in public, but was unafraid to discuss his writings in the letters that he posted nearly every day. Joyce’s friend Stuart Gilbert edited this three-volume set of Joyce’s letters. Joyce disliked commenting on his works in public, but was unafraid to discuss his writings in the letters that he posted nearly every day. Joyce’s friend Stuart Gilbert edited this three-volume set of Joyce’s letters. Show less

Joyce disliked commenting on his works in public, but was unafraid to discuss his writings in the letters that he posted nearly every day. Joyce’s friend Stuart Gilbert edited this three-volume set of Joyce’s letters. Joyce disliked commenting on his works in public, but was unafraid to discuss his writings in the letters that he posted nearly every day. Joyce’s friend Stuart Gilbert edited this three-volume set of Joyce’s letters. Show less

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James Joyce

James Joyce

The Years of Growth, 1882-1915 : A Biography

by Costello, Peter

Book - 1992

Costello’s acclaimed biography focuses on Joyce’s family and Irish background. Anthony Burgess writes, “Costello’s deep delving into Joyce’s early and, fo...Show more Costello’s acclaimed biography focuses on Joyce’s family and Irish background. Anthony Burgess writes, “Costello’s deep delving into Joyce’s early and, for that matter, prenatal life throws up plenty to fascinate…He has a firm hold on Dublin life and lore, which makes him an admirable exegetist. And an excellent genealogist.” Show less

Costello’s acclaimed biography focuses on Joyce’s family and Irish background. Anthony Burgess writes, “Costello’s deep delving into Joyce’s early and, fo...Show more Costello’s acclaimed biography focuses on Joyce’s family and Irish background. Anthony Burgess writes, “Costello’s deep delving into Joyce’s early and, for that matter, prenatal life throws up plenty to fascinate…He has a firm hold on Dublin life and lore, which makes him an admirable exegetist. And an excellent genealogist.” Show less

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The Years of Bloom

The Years of Bloom

James Joyce in Trieste, 1904-1920

by McCourt, John

Book - 2000

"This book focuses on how Joyce's time in Trieste influenced him as an author and as a man. McCourt has a profound understanding of the culture and inhabitants of Trieste, and the book is meticulously researched." -- Nola Tully "This book focuses on how Joyce's time in Trieste influenced him as an author and as a man. McCourt has a profound understanding of the culture and inhabitants of Trieste, and the book is meticulously researched." -- Nola Tully Show less

"This book focuses on how Joyce's time in Trieste influenced him as an author and as a man. McCourt has a profound understanding of the culture and inhabitants of Trieste, and the book is meticulously researched." -- Nola Tully "This book focuses on how Joyce's time in Trieste influenced him as an author and as a man. McCourt has a profound understanding of the culture and inhabitants of Trieste, and the book is meticulously researched." -- Nola Tully Show less

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James Joyce in Paris

James Joyce in Paris

His Final Years

by Freund, Gisèle

Book - 1965

This book contains iconic photographs of Joyce and his associates in Paris. The gifted photographer, Gisele Freund, was a close friend of Joyce's publishers Sylvia Beach and Adrienne Monnier. This book contains iconic photographs of Joyce and his associates in Paris. The gifted photographer, Gisele Freund, was a close friend of Joyce's publishers Sylvia Beach and Adrienne Monnier. Show less

This book contains iconic photographs of Joyce and his associates in Paris. The gifted photographer, Gisele Freund, was a close friend of Joyce's publishers Sylvia Beach and Adrienne Monnier. This book contains iconic photographs of Joyce and his associates in Paris. The gifted photographer, Gisele Freund, was a close friend of Joyce's publishers Sylvia Beach and Adrienne Monnier. Show less

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Joyce Among the Jesuits

Joyce Among the Jesuits

by Sullivan, Kevin

Book - 1958

Sullivan’s book examines Joyce’s years of Jesuit education and his interactions with specific Irish Jesuits. Sullivan’s book examines Joyce’s years of Jesuit education and his interactions with specific Irish Jesuits. Show less

Sullivan’s book examines Joyce’s years of Jesuit education and his interactions with specific Irish Jesuits. Sullivan’s book examines Joyce’s years of Jesuit education and his interactions with specific Irish Jesuits. Show less

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James Joyce

James Joyce

by O'Brien, Edna

Book - 1999

Contemporary Irish author Edna O’Brien’s brief biography traces the themes of Joyce’s writings in the tumultuous course of Joyce’s life. Contemporary Irish author Edna O’Brien’s brief biography traces the themes of Joyce’s writings in the tumultuous course of Joyce’s life. Show less

Contemporary Irish author Edna O’Brien’s brief biography traces the themes of Joyce’s writings in the tumultuous course of Joyce’s life. Contemporary Irish author Edna O’Brien’s brief biography traces the themes of Joyce’s writings in the tumultuous course of Joyce’s life. Show less

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James Joyce

James Joyce

by Innes, Michael

eBook - 2012

This extremely concise 36-page overview Joyce’s life and works focuses on Joyce’s major writings and reads like a college lecture delivered by the erudite and opinionated Oxford don John Innes Mackintosh Stewart (aka Michael Innes). This extremely concise 36-page overview Joyce’s life and works focuses on Joyce’s major writings and reads like a college lecture delivered by the erudite and opinionated Oxford don John Innes Mackintosh Stewart (aka Michael Innes). Show less

This extremely concise 36-page overview Joyce’s life and works focuses on Joyce’s major writings and reads like a college lecture delivered by the erudite and opinionated Oxford don John Innes Mackintosh Stewart (aka Michael Innes). This extremely concise 36-page overview Joyce’s life and works focuses on Joyce’s major writings and reads like a college lecture delivered by the erudite and opinionated Oxford don John Innes Mackintosh Stewart (aka Michael Innes). Show less

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James Joyce in 90 Minutes

James Joyce in 90 Minutes

by Strathern, Paul

Downloadable Audiobook - 2009

This 90-minute audiobook offers a short, general account Joyce's life and ideas and explains the contours and significance of his major works. This 90-minute audiobook offers a short, general account Joyce's life and ideas and explains the contours and significance of his major works. Show less

This 90-minute audiobook offers a short, general account Joyce's life and ideas and explains the contours and significance of his major works. This 90-minute audiobook offers a short, general account Joyce's life and ideas and explains the contours and significance of his major works. Show less

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James Joyce

James Joyce

Portrait of A Dubliner : [a Graphic Biography]

by Zapico, Alfonso

Book - 2016

Winner of Spain's National Comic Prize and published to acclaim in Ireland, here is an extraordinary graphic biography of James Joyce that offers a fresh ...Show more Winner of Spain's National Comic Prize and published to acclaim in Ireland, here is an extraordinary graphic biography of James Joyce that offers a fresh take on his tumultuous life. With evocative anecdotes and hundreds of ink-wash drawings, Alfonso Zapico invites the reader to share Joyce's journey, from his earliest days in Dublin to his life with his great love, Nora Barnacle, and their children, and his struggles and triumphs as an artist. Show less

Winner of Spain's National Comic Prize and published to acclaim in Ireland, here is an extraordinary graphic biography of James Joyce that offers a fresh ...Show more Winner of Spain's National Comic Prize and published to acclaim in Ireland, here is an extraordinary graphic biography of James Joyce that offers a fresh take on his tumultuous life. With evocative anecdotes and hundreds of ink-wash drawings, Alfonso Zapico invites the reader to share Joyce's journey, from his earliest days in Dublin to his life with his great love, Nora Barnacle, and their children, and his struggles and triumphs as an artist. Show less

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James Joyce and His World

James Joyce and His World

by Anderson, Chester G.

Book - 1967

Anderson's short, moving biography of Joyce is illustrated with 142 excellent black-and-white photographs. Anderson's short, moving biography of Joyce is illustrated with 142 excellent black-and-white photographs. Show less

Anderson's short, moving biography of Joyce is illustrated with 142 excellent black-and-white photographs. Anderson's short, moving biography of Joyce is illustrated with 142 excellent black-and-white photographs. Show less

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Conversations With James Joyce

Conversations With James Joyce

by Power, Arthur

Book - 1982

"A slim volume depicting recreations of conversations shared between James Joyce and Arthur Power, an Irish painter and critic." -- Patrick Hastings "A slim volume depicting recreations of conversations shared between James Joyce and Arthur Power, an Irish painter and critic." -- Patrick Hastings Show less

"A slim volume depicting recreations of conversations shared between James Joyce and Arthur Power, an Irish painter and critic." -- Patrick Hastings "A slim volume depicting recreations of conversations shared between James Joyce and Arthur Power, an Irish painter and critic." -- Patrick Hastings Show less

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James Joyce Remembered

James Joyce Remembered

by Curran, C. P.

Book - 1968

Constantine Curran first met James Joyce when they were both students at University College in Dublin; and the two remained close friends until Joyce's de...Show more Constantine Curran first met James Joyce when they were both students at University College in Dublin; and the two remained close friends until Joyce's death. From his intimate knowledge of Joyce's Dublin background and from his direct knowledge of Edwardian Ireland's academic and literary worlds, Curran is able to illuminate many of the particulars behind Joyce's fierce assault upon Irish tradition, his repudiation of family and country, and his conception of the universal artist. Show less

Constantine Curran first met James Joyce when they were both students at University College in Dublin; and the two remained close friends until Joyce's de...Show more Constantine Curran first met James Joyce when they were both students at University College in Dublin; and the two remained close friends until Joyce's death. From his intimate knowledge of Joyce's Dublin background and from his direct knowledge of Edwardian Ireland's academic and literary worlds, Curran is able to illuminate many of the particulars behind Joyce's fierce assault upon Irish tradition, his repudiation of family and country, and his conception of the universal artist. Show less

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Portraits of the Artist in Exile

Portraits of the Artist in Exile

Recollections of James Joyce by Europeans

Book - 1979

These recollections of Joyce by his European friends and acquaintances span the entire period of Joyce's "exile," from his arrival in Pola in 1904 to his death in Zurich 37 years later. These recollections of Joyce by his European friends and acquaintances span the entire period of Joyce's "exile," from his arrival in Pola in 1904 to his death in Zurich 37 years later. Show less

These recollections of Joyce by his European friends and acquaintances span the entire period of Joyce's "exile," from his arrival in Pola in 1904 to his death in Zurich 37 years later. These recollections of Joyce by his European friends and acquaintances span the entire period of Joyce's "exile," from his arrival in Pola in 1904 to his death in Zurich 37 years later. Show less

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Nora

Nora

A Love Story of Nora and James Joyce

by O'Connor, Nuala

Book - 2021

Acclaimed Irish novelist Nuala O’Connor boldly reimagines the life of Nora Barnacle, James Joyce’s wife, muse, and the model for Molly Bloom in Ulysses. Acclaimed Irish novelist Nuala O’Connor boldly reimagines the life of Nora Barnacle, James Joyce’s wife, muse, and the model for Molly Bloom in Ulysses. Show less

Acclaimed Irish novelist Nuala O’Connor boldly reimagines the life of Nora Barnacle, James Joyce’s wife, muse, and the model for Molly Bloom in Ulysses. Acclaimed Irish novelist Nuala O’Connor boldly reimagines the life of Nora Barnacle, James Joyce’s wife, muse, and the model for Molly Bloom in Ulysses. Show less

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Lucia Joyce

Lucia Joyce

To Dance in the Wake

by Shloss, Carol

Book - 2003

"A biography of Joyce's daughter, Lucia, who earned renown as an avant-garde dancer and suffered from mental illness." -- Patrick Hastings "A biography of Joyce's daughter, Lucia, who earned renown as an avant-garde dancer and suffered from mental illness." -- Patrick Hastings Show less

"A biography of Joyce's daughter, Lucia, who earned renown as an avant-garde dancer and suffered from mental illness." -- Patrick Hastings "A biography of Joyce's daughter, Lucia, who earned renown as an avant-garde dancer and suffered from mental illness." -- Patrick Hastings Show less

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My Brother's Keeper

My Brother's Keeper

James Joyce's Early Years

by Joyce, Stanislaus

Book - 1958

A memoir of James Joyce written by his younger brother Stanislaus. A memoir of James Joyce written by his younger brother Stanislaus. Show less

A memoir of James Joyce written by his younger brother Stanislaus. A memoir of James Joyce written by his younger brother Stanislaus. Show less

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The Dublin Diary of Stanislaus Joyce

The Dublin Diary of Stanislaus Joyce

by Joyce, Stanislaus

Book - 1962

James Joyce's younger brother Stanislaus kept a diary during his youth and early adulthood. This diary sheds light on his many discussions with James and on their fraught relationship. James Joyce's younger brother Stanislaus kept a diary during his youth and early adulthood. This diary sheds light on his many discussions with James and on their fraught relationship. Show less

James Joyce's younger brother Stanislaus kept a diary during his youth and early adulthood. This diary sheds light on his many discussions with James and on their fraught relationship. James Joyce's younger brother Stanislaus kept a diary during his youth and early adulthood. This diary sheds light on his many discussions with James and on their fraught relationship. Show less

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John Stanislaus Joyce

John Stanislaus Joyce

The Voluminous Life and Genius of James Joyce's Father

by Jackson, John Wyse

Book - 1998

James Joyce's father, John Stanislaus, was the model for many of the son's literary characters. This book is a colorful portrait of the elder Joyce and of his relationship with his genius son. James Joyce's father, John Stanislaus, was the model for many of the son's literary characters. This book is a colorful portrait of the elder Joyce and of his relationship with his genius son. Show less

James Joyce's father, John Stanislaus, was the model for many of the son's literary characters. This book is a colorful portrait of the elder Joyce and of his relationship with his genius son. James Joyce's father, John Stanislaus, was the model for many of the son's literary characters. This book is a colorful portrait of the elder Joyce and of his relationship with his genius son. Show less

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Mad, Bad, Dangerous to Know

Mad, Bad, Dangerous to Know

The Fathers of Wilde, Yeats, and Joyce

by Tóibín, Colm

Book - 2018

Irish novelist Colm Tóibín has written an astonishing potrait of the colorful, crazy fathers of three of Ireland's best known authors. Irish novelist Colm Tóibín has written an astonishing potrait of the colorful, crazy fathers of three of Ireland's best known authors. Show less

Irish novelist Colm Tóibín has written an astonishing potrait of the colorful, crazy fathers of three of Ireland's best known authors. Irish novelist Colm Tóibín has written an astonishing potrait of the colorful, crazy fathers of three of Ireland's best known authors. Show less

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Shakespeare and Company

Shakespeare and Company

by Beach, Sylvia

Book - 1959

"Sylvia Beach's memoir depicts her bookshop as the hub of the Left Bank community of Lost Generation artists and writers. Beach focuses on her relati...Show more "Sylvia Beach's memoir depicts her bookshop as the hub of the Left Bank community of Lost Generation artists and writers. Beach focuses on her relationship with Joyce and Shakespeare and Company's storied publication of the first edition of Ulysses in 1922." -- Patrick Hastings Show less

"Sylvia Beach's memoir depicts her bookshop as the hub of the Left Bank community of Lost Generation artists and writers. Beach focuses on her relati...Show more "Sylvia Beach's memoir depicts her bookshop as the hub of the Left Bank community of Lost Generation artists and writers. Beach focuses on her relationship with Joyce and Shakespeare and Company's storied publication of the first edition of Ulysses in 1922." -- Patrick Hastings Show less

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