A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

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A deeply introspective and groundbreaking novel, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man follows the intellectual and artistic awakening of Stephen Dedalus, a young man navigating the rigid conventions of Irish society, Catholicism, and national identity. As he struggles with authority, morality, and self-expression, Stephen embarks on a journey toward artistic and personal freedom, culminating in his decision to leave Ireland in pursuit of his creative destiny.

A defining work in the Kuenstlerroman tradition, this novel showcases James Joyce's pioneering literary techniques, including stream of consciousness and intricate symbolism, which would later shape Ulysses and Finnegans Wake. A cornerstone of modernist literature, Joyce's novel remains an essential exploration of individuality, rebellion, and the pursuit of artistic truth.