James Joyce

Finnegans Wake

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ISBN 13:: 9781840226614
author:: James Joyce
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Wordsworth Editions
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 656
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.6 cm
Genre:: Fiction, Classics,
Condition:: New
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Finnegans Wake is a novel that defies easy definition, instead embracing a unique soundscape of language that blends English vocabulary and syntax with a playful, pun-filled approach. This dense, tongue-twisting book is a powerful cultural critique, constructing a universe of radical uncertainty and possibility. At its core, Finnegans Wake is a book about the nature of language and meaning, and the ways in which it can both unite and divide us. With its innovative use of words and phrases, Joyce creates a sense of miscommunication that is both hilarious and thought-provoking. This challenging but rewarding novel is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in experimental literature and the art of language.

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