Exiles A Play In Three Acts

by James Joyce

Overview

"Exiles," written by James Joyce, is a play that unfolds in 3 acts, showcasing Joyce's exceptional literary fashion and exploration of complex human relationships. Set against the backdrop of Dublin, a metropolis with profound significance in Joyce's works, the play delves into the intricacies of affection, preference, and the results of private choices. The narrative revolves around Richard Rowan, a writer, and his wife Bertha, who stay in self-imposed exile in Italy. The title "Exiles" indicates a subject matter of displacement, both physical and emotional, as the characters grapple with the effects in their choices. Richard's go back to Dublin prompts a reunion along with his friends, developing a disturbing atmosphere as past relationships and buried feelings resurface. Joyce's exploration of psychological depth and elaborate dialogue is in all likelihood to signify "Exiles." The play may additionally delve into the complexities of affection and constancy, challenging societal norms and moral expectancies. The characters might also confront the results in their choices and grapple with the complexities of human connection. As with plenty of Joyce's paintings, "Exiles" is anticipated to be rich in symbolism and layered meanings, inviting readers to resolve the intricacies of the characters' motivations and the broader remark on human nature.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789361151750
Publisher:	Double 9 Books
Publication date:	02/01/2024
Pages:	132
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

James Joyce was an Irish author, poet, and literary critic. He helped to shape the modernist avant-garde movement and is considered as one of the twentieth century's most influential and significant writers. Joyce's novel Ulysses (1922) is a seminal work in which incidents from Homer's Odyssey are replicated in a number of literary forms, including stream of consciousness. Other notable works include the short story collection Dubliners (1914) and the novels A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1916) and Finnegans Wake (1939). His other writings include three collections of poetry, a drama, correspondence, and some journalism. Joyce was born in Dublin to a middle-class family. He attended the Jesuit Clongowes Wood College in County Kildare, followed by a brief stint at the Christian Brothers' O'Connell School. Despite the tumultuous family life brought on by his father's fluctuating finances, he excelled at Jesuit Belvedere College and graduated from University College Dublin in 1902. In 1904, he met his future wife, Nora Barnacle, and the two relocated to mainland Europe. He worked briefly in Pula before moving to Trieste, Austria-Hungary, where he worked as an English instructor. Joyce lived in Dublin until 1915, with the exception of an eight-month stint as a correspondence clerk in Rome and three returns to the city.

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