Collected Epiphanies of James Joyce: A Critical Edition

The Collected Epiphanies of James Joyce is the first critical edition of Joyce's "epiphanies," a series of polished miniatures that he reused in his later writings. This edition provides background details, annotations, and a vivid insight into Joyce's art, showcasing their literary significance and their development as part of his work.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 29 February 2024
Publisher: University Press of Florida

This book presents the first critical edition of the forty short texts that James Joyce referred to as "epiphanies." Although these works were published posthumously, they are among Joyce's earliest literary compositions, and many of them were later reused in his later writings. By providing background information and extensive annotations, this edition offers a vivid insight into Joyce's artistic vision.

Collected Epiphanies of James Joyce includes an introduction that provides an overview of Joyce's concept of epiphany, discusses their biographical and cultural context, explores their echoes and adaptations in Stephen Hero, Dubliners, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Ulysses, and Finnegans Wake, and examines their critical reception and editorial history.

Each epiphany is transcribed directly from its original manuscript, accompanied by extensive notes that provide additional information specific to each piece, as well as textual variants. These epiphanies are presented in a variety of styles, including prose poems, dramatic sketches, or combinations of the two, and they can be seen as lyrical counterparts to Joyce's poetry in Chamber Music, as well as bridges to his landmark fiction.

This collection demonstrates that the epiphanies offer a valuable case study for examining the development of Joyce's work as a whole, prompting a reassessment of their literary significance. It is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of Joyce's literature.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780813069913