A PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST “PPC“ (Joyce J.)

This autobiographical novel by James Joyce recounts his memories of childhood through to adulthood with an insight into the mind of an young, impressionable Catholic boy in Northern Ireland at a time of political unrest. Using the style of 'stream of consciousness' Joyce weighs up the effects religion and sex have on his life and relationships with others. The overall picture portrayed is that of an ironical, older Joyce looking back upon the follies and arrogance of the younger Joyce. Highly recommended!