Joyce, McLuhan, and Finnegans Wake with Bob Dobbs
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Intersecting Realities: Joyce, McLuhan, and Media
This chapter explores the intricate connections between James Joyce's 'Finnegans Wake', Marshall McLuhan's media theories, and the influence of early 20th-century media technologies. It highlights the pivotal interactions among notable literary figures and the impact of their ideas on the evolution of media studies and modernist literature. Through discussions of key publications and a unique reading group, the chapter illustrates how Joyce's experimental style mirrored the transformations in communication during a tumultuous historical period.
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