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The Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

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James Joyce's "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" is a semi-autobiographical novel that follows the intellectual and artistic development of Stephen Dedalus, a young man growing up in Dublin at the turn of the 20th century.

The novel explores Stephen's journey of self-discovery, his struggles with religious faith, and his burgeoning artistic ambitions.

Joyce's masterful use of language and stream-of-consciousness technique captures the complexities of Stephen's inner life, his emotional turmoil, and his artistic awakening.

The novel is considered a masterpiece of modernist literature, its themes of self-discovery and artistic creation continue to resonate with readers today.

It's a coming-of-age story that delves into the complexities of identity and artistic expression.

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Mentioned in 11 episodes

Mentioned by Kevin Hood-Gary in relation to epiphanies and the cultivation of leisure.
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A Cure for Existential Boredom
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Colm Tóibín
in the context of the famine's absence in Joyce's works.
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237. The Great Famine: The Irish Exodus to America (Ep 2)
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Siddhartha Basu
as an influence during his studies.
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Ep 420: Siddhartha Basu Is in the Hot Seat
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Alexandra Schwartz
as an author whose work is compared to Sally Rooney's.
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Sally Rooney’s Beautiful Deceptions
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Adam Biles
when referring to a moment where James Joyce talks about improper art compared to so-called aesthetic art.
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Acts of Resistance: Amber Massie-Blomfield on the Power of Art to Shape a Better World
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Kurt Nelson
as a cornerstone work for those with an artistic bent.
6 Ways Questions Can Transform Your Life | Elizabeth Weingarten
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Agnes Callard
as a text used in her self-creation class, alongside *My Brilliant Friend* and Fernando Pessoa's *Book of Disquiet*.
Agnes Callard: what is the value of fiction?
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Jim Carrey
in reference to Anthony Hopkins's positive reaction to 'Memoirs and Misinformation', comparing the book's style to Joyce's work.
Jim Carrey
Used as an example of a great writer using specific and concrete details.
Episode 168 - Making our first sentence sparkle.
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Eric Wagner
in the context of his influence on Robert Anton Wilson's work.
Episode 44: Eric Wagner on Straight Outta Dublin
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Jacke Wilson
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Colm Tóibín
in relation to Baldwin's work and the exploration of religious themes.
661 James Baldwin (with Colm Tóibín)
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Brad Henderson
as one of his favorite non-magic books.
(Ep 52) Brad Henderson
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Dr. David Anders
as a source for contemplating the implications of the Catholic priesthood.
Hollywood's Jesus
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Alva Noë
as a book that impacted him during his formative years.
#37: Our Entanglement: Striving with problems (in a good way) with philosopher Alva Noë
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Shige Oishi
as an example of a literally hero.
Beyond Happiness: Travel, Curiosity, and a Life Well-Lived | Professor Shige Oishi
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Glenn Loury
, who quotes a line where Stephen Daedalus talks about Ireland.
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