Forvirret, som Joyce.

Læst på dansk - men O'Brien gør det kort og interessant, omend indviklet.

Joyce's works are often known for their complexity and the sense of confusion they can bring. When read in Danish, it may present an additional layer of challenge or a different perspective. However, O'Brien manages to handle this material in a way that is both concise and engaging.

Despite the inherent intricacies, O'Brien's approach makes the reading experience worthwhile. The brevity of the presentation doesn't sacrifice the depth of the subject matter. Instead, it focuses on the essential elements, highlighting the interesting aspects and making it accessible to a wider audience.

Overall, O'Brien's treatment of Joyce's works in Danish offers a unique and valuable contribution to the understanding and appreciation of Joyce's literary genius.

Edna O'Brien presents a remarkable biography of James Joyce as if he were a protagonist in a novel.✨

Starting from Joyce's birth and family dynamics, it describes how he transitioned 'from a childlike sensitivity to a provocative indifference, from a dissatisfied religiosity to doubt and rebelliousness'. By providing quotations from his books within the flow of the text, it creates a novelistic texture.

Reading about his departure from his country, his life in poverty and difficult conditions, the writing processes of his books, and his correspondences with his brother and wife, I once again saw in detail how he had presented himself in all his books.

After his final years, which were spent in an endless internal exile and worried about his daughter's illness, and his death, yes, I may have internalized Joyce a bit too much, but still, it wouldn't have occurred to me to end it with a tear in my eye.

This is a really nicely written biography that has truly opened my eyes to new contexts. It has provided answers to several questions that I had while reading Joyce's novel.

Certainly, it has answered the whole question of Jewish admiration, as well as shed light on where he drew inspiration for "Ulysses" or "Dubliners". I will definitely be reflecting back on this book when I read "Finnegan's Wake".

Besides being an outstanding biography, it also offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Joyce and his novels.

It's important to note that Joyce was rather insane in his writing practices, and I aspire to be like him in that regard. His unique approach to writing is both captivating and inspiring. This biography has not only deepened my understanding of Joyce's works but has also given me a newfound appreciation for his creative process.

I highly recommend this biography to anyone interested in Joyce or his literature. It's a must-read for those who want to gain a more in-depth understanding of this literary giant.

Listened to the beautiful melody, my heart was filled with a sense of tranquility.

The gentle rhythm seemed to carry me away to a different world, a world free from all the chaos and stress.

As I closed my eyes, I could picture the notes dancing in the air, forming patterns that were both intricate and harmonious.

The music spoke to my soul, touching emotions that I didn't even know existed.

It was like a warm embrace on a cold day, comforting and reassuring.

I felt myself relax, my body and mind surrendering to the power of the music.

Every note was a story, and I was eager to listen and understand.

The more I listened, the deeper I fell into its charm.

It was an experience that I will never forget, a moment of pure bliss in a busy and often chaotic life.

I am grateful for the gift of music and the way it has the ability to touch our hearts and souls.

Sempre que um escritor incia a tarefa de escrever sobre outro escritor, seja em formato fictício ou biográfico, ou mais arriscado ainda, uma mistura de ambos, o leitor se aproxima cuidadosamente e, ligeiramente, com desconfiança.

Este "James Joyce" de Edna O’Brien é um exemplo maravilhoso de uma biografia curta, mas incisiva, de um dos maiores escritores do século XX. Obviamente, a autora é uma grande fã do biografiado. Isso fica evidente no texto.

A autora parte da inúmeras (e monumentais) pesquisas sobre a vida de Joyce e, em pequenos capítulos incisivos, conta numerosos momentos do cotidiano do escritor, da sua relação com Nora, da sua família e dos numerosos territórios onde viveu durante o longo exílio da sua amada Dublin. Trieste, Roma, Zurique e Paris são assim presenças no livro, sendo espelho do caráter de exílio - e das dificuldades inerentes - que foi grande parte da vida de Joyce.

Ao longo do livro, O’Brien também explora a obra de Joyce, dando particular destaque a "Ulisses", a que dedica páginas interessantes. Os detalhes analíticos desses capítulos são particularmente interessantes para mim, pois partirei amanhã na tentativa de ler "Ulisses".

Ganska välskriven och intressant.

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An interesting article, on the other hand, captures the reader's attention and keeps them hooked until the end. It presents unique ideas, offers valuable information, or tells a captivating story.

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One thing is certain in this biography. O'Brien truly loves creativity. Although he shows understanding, he doesn't become overly enthusiastic or justify the man, James Joyce. This arrogant man broke with the church and the Jesuits but didn't completely separate from them. He sacrificed his eyesight on the altar of words. An exile, he transformed his native Dublin so that it could be recreated in detail. The Irishman created a work that will likely be studied for at least 300 years by those exploring his creativity.

It is an ironic, interesting, curious, and well-written book about a writer who is submerged in the boundless world of words. For him, symbols and imagination are decisive and more important than reality.

This biography offers a unique perspective on Joyce, delving into his complex relationship with religion, his intense dedication to his craft, and the profound impact his work has had and will continue to have. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Joyce's life and work, as well as for those who appreciate a well-crafted and thought-provoking literary exploration.

Edna O'Brien does extremely well.

I have to admit that her work has managed to turn me on to Joyce to a certain extent.

Whether it is Catholicism, alcohol, or other aspects, we should strive to move beyond them.

However, Joyce was completely consumed by his inner demons.

He became rather a nightmare for those who were around him.

His struggles and obsessions seemed to overshadow his life and relationships.

Despite this, his literary works still hold great significance and value.

They offer a unique perspective on human nature and the human condition.

Perhaps through understanding his demons, we can gain a deeper appreciation for his art.

Edna O'Brien's exploration of Joyce's life and work has shed new light on this complex and controversial figure.

It has allowed us to see both the beauty and the darkness within him.

Overall, her work has been a valuable contribution to the study of Joyce and his literary legacy.

Somehow, someone manages to get their books, but I didn't have anything else specific in mind from Mrs. O'Brien and her writing, except for Joyce's biography and I think another one of Byron's(?). However, her fictional perspective in the above book is excellent. Ireland herself, of course, is familiar with the topography and the Irish collective memory around the Dublin exile hero, but it's not just the life story that matters, it also needs a way! And she manages with great pleasure to convey to the greatest extent the basic points of Joyce's biography, but also of the complex personality that stems from the great nature of a superlative artist.

With humor, frankly, but also with depth in the characters, she sketches a portrait that balances between reality and fictional magic, but in the end, if someone has read his books and the countless biographical references and circulations around him, they understand the amazing work of O'Brien. And this is because it is difficult for the reader not to be drawn in by her rhythm and lyrical descriptions. She doesn't chatter analyzing details, nor does she delve into information upon information. She emphasizes the important moments that run through Joyce's life in small chapters and within 200 pages the reader understands the Joyce that is presented in his own books. And this alone constitutes a successful approach that makes the text easy to read on the one hand, but also valuable as an authentic literary text on the other hand.

It doesn't have the academic verbosity of Ellmann and his (excellent and very valuable) biographical research, but within its mere 200 pages it manages to make the personality and displacement of the great Irishman understandable. Along with "Life and Work" by Manos Arvanitakis, the biographical and essayistic analyses of Aris Marangopoulos, this small, exhaustive little book is an excellent guide that is enough for someone to understand the subtitle. The distant view of a great mind.

If there is any truth to the popular philosophy that a fine line exists between genius and madness, it’s very possible that Irish writer James Joyce (1892 - 1941) lived on that fine line.

And another Irish writer, Edna O’Brien, does a handy job of how he did that in her compact biography, James Joyce. Not surprisingly, her biography is a tribute to Joyce and his work.

Joyce’s life seemed to be one of constant turmoil, or at least of an unsettled restlessness. Much of this was caused by an ongoing and chronic shortage of money. Other than writer, the only other discernible occupations Joyce had were teacher and reviewer. Of course, money shortage was the trigger for a host of other problems, not least of which were food and accommodation. Layered on top of these problems was Joyce’s lifelong poor health, from conjunctivitis and glaucoma, to abscesses and blood accumulation.

Under these circumstances, it’s hard to calculate when Joyce had the time to write, let alone the mental disposition necessary for such creative activity. Nevertheless, write he did. He was also a linguist in the sense that he had a flair for languages from a young age (reportedly speaking five), and believed language in its traditional, rule-bound form, was a sort of writer’s Playdoh to be refashioned at will. Joyce was a passionate experimenter, meticulously taking apart words, grafting together unrelated parts, then repurposing these mutants to sculpt his unusual narratives.

Though Joyce shamelessly begged and borrowed money from friends and family, whenever he had it, he spent frivolously and irresponsibly. Yet notably significant people felt compelled to help him. In 1913, Ezra Pound succeeded in having the autobiographical A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man serialized in The London Magazine, The Egoist. Harriet Shaw Weaver, editor of The Egoist, was instrumental in publishing the U.S. version of A Portrait. She also became Joyce’s secret benefactrix by setting aside funds from which he could draw, thereby securing Joyce’s financial independence. And when no English or American company would publish Ulysses for fear of obscenity, Sylvia Beach, founder of the bookstore, Shakespeare & Company, published it in Paris in 1922.

Once he left Ireland in his early twenties, Joyce was never to live there again, instead spending his life in continental Europe—Paris, Zurich, and Trieste. He sat through two world wars in neutral Zurich, and died there in 1941 at the young age of 59.

One Irish writer (Edna O’Brien) has written a short, compelling biography of another (James Joyce). And while this reviewer has read a number of books by O’Brien, I’m not sure he is ready to be persuaded to enjoyably consume the experimental and innovative writing techniques of Joyce.

Joyce's life was a complex tapestry of financial struggles, health issues, and a burning desire to push the boundaries of language and literature. His ability to create masterpieces despite such difficult circumstances is truly remarkable. O'Brien's biography provides valuable insights into Joyce's life and work, allowing readers to better understand the man behind the genius. However, Joyce's experimental writing style may not be to everyone's taste, and it remains a challenge for some to fully appreciate his contributions to literature.

O'Brien's portrayal of Joyce is strikingly unsympathetic. However, in her view, the artist surpasses the man. He simply consumes everyone in his way, for that is what artists are inclined to do. There is no cruelty without 'Ulysses'. It is as if Joyce's artistic genius is intertwined with a certain ruthlessness. His actions, perhaps, are driven by an insatiable need to create and explore the human condition. While his behavior may be seen as callous by some, it is this very quality that gives birth to his masterpiece. 'Ulysses' stands as a testament to his boldness and unwavering dedication to his art. O'Brien's perspective challenges us to look beyond the flaws of the artist and appreciate the profound impact of his work.