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Dubliners
Book • 1914
Dubliners is a collection of short stories by James Joyce, first published in 1914.
The stories are arranged to track the lives of Dubliners from childhood to old age, exploring themes such as the 'paralysis' of Irish society, the desire for escape, and the intersection of life and death.
Each story features a different plot and characters but is connected by the theme of epiphany, where characters experience life-changing moments of revelation.
The collection is known for its realistic portrayal of Dublin life, highlighting issues such as alcoholism, religious tension, and political concerns of the time.
The stories are arranged to track the lives of Dubliners from childhood to old age, exploring themes such as the 'paralysis' of Irish society, the desire for escape, and the intersection of life and death.
Each story features a different plot and characters but is connected by the theme of epiphany, where characters experience life-changing moments of revelation.
The collection is known for its realistic portrayal of Dublin life, highlighting issues such as alcoholism, religious tension, and political concerns of the time.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
Mentioned by Amit Bhatma as the author of the short story adapted into the film "The Dead."
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Ep 400: Life Lessons That Are Priceless
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David McWilliams as the author of "Dubliners", which contains the short story "The Dead", discussed in relation to generational divides and media changes.
David McWilliams as the author of "Dubliners", which contains the short story "The Dead", discussed in relation to generational divides and media changes.
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The Epiphany: What Joyce, the Dead, Musk and Twitter Teach Us About Economic Power
Mentioned by Anthony Skinner as a beautiful and readable collection of short stories.
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Amanda Cook on the Sacred Rhythm of an Enneagram 5 [S03-019]
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Agnes Callard in the context of discussing epiphanies in literature and comparing his approach to that of Tolstoy.
Agnes Callard in the context of discussing epiphanies in literature and comparing his approach to that of Tolstoy.
Agnes Callard: what is the value of fiction?
Mentioned by Joseph Valente , referring to the beginning of the literary tradition in 20th century Ireland of writing about sex scandal.
Joseph Valente, "Irish Shame: A Literary Reckoning" (Edinburgh UP, 2025)
Mentioned by one of the speakers when discussing challenging books.
S05 - 8 Internet
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Salman Rushdie as one of his touchstones, specifically his short story "The Dead" from "Dubliners."
Salman Rushdie as one of his touchstones, specifically his short story "The Dead" from "Dubliners."
Salman Rushdie: Touchstones with Razia Iqbal
