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James Joyce
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Binding
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Age Group
All
Language
French
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Book Summary
This is a collection of classic short stories that examines everyday life in a bustling city through sharp, humane observation. The central themes include hopes, disappointments, routine rituals, and moments of quiet realization that change how characters see their world. The intended reader is adults and students of literature who enjoy precise storytelling and thoughtful character studies. The tone is measured, wry, and often compassionate, inviting reflection rather than spectacle.
Presented as story-led episodes, the collection uses economical language, vivid scenes, and carefully drawn details to pull readers into ordinary moments that reveal extraordinary feelings. Each tale feels complete in itself, yet they share mood, setting, and the currents of the characters' inner lives. The reading experience is engaging because readers encounter familiar experiences—work, family, memory—and then arrive at a turning moment that lingers long after the last sentence.
Readers meet a range of characters navigating the responsibilities, social expectations, and small temptations of daily life. The journey is intimate rather than sensational, a quiet progression from curiosity to understanding, from wishful thinking to acceptance. The emphasis stays on mood, atmosphere, and human nuance, with no spoilers, inviting rereading and closer attention to language and design.
After finishing, readers gain a nuanced appreciation for urban life, a deeper empathy for ordinary people, and a richer sense of literary craft. The collection invites thoughtful discussion and offers enduring insights into human resilience, memory, and the power of small moments to redefine a life.
Product Details
Author
James Joyce
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Language
French
SKU
9780141182452
ISBN
9780141182452
Reading Age
All
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 499
₹ 475
₹ 24 Off