Araby: Simplified for Modern Readers

by James Joyce, George Lakon (Editor)

Overview

�Araby� (1914) is the James Joyce short story that follows a boy�s first venture into the world in search of adventure and love.
-The language of one hundred years ago has been modernized.
-End notes, interpretation, and discussion of major themes follow the text.
-Biographical information on James Joyce is included.
-Every effort has been made to keep the story as close to the original as possible.
-Modern readers will better understand and appreciate the story.
-For more short stories in easy to understand modern English search for �George Lakon� and www.EasyStories.net.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940149747160
Publisher:	George Lakon
Publication date:	06/13/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	12 KB

About the Author

One of the 20th century's greatest writers, James Joyce was born in Dublin in 1882, and his native city is at the heart of his best-known books: Ulysses, Finnegans Wake, and the short story collection Dubliners. His flowing, sometimes musical, often challenging prose has provoked and inspired generations of readers. He died in 1941.

Date of Birth:

February 2, 1882

Date of Death:

January 13, 1941

Place of Birth:

Dublin, Ireland

Place of Death:

Zurich, Switzerland

Education:

B.A., University College, Dublin, 1902

Website:

http://www.jamesjoyce.ie