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Where did James Joyce publish his book of poems Chamber Music?
Where did James Joyce publish his book of poems Chamber Music?
In which magazine did James Joyce begin serially publishing A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man?
In which magazine did James Joyce begin serially publishing A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man?
Where did James Joyce primarily reside from 1920 to 1940?
Where did James Joyce primarily reside from 1920 to 1940?
Why was the publication of Ulysses prohibited in the United Kingdom and the United States?
Why was the publication of Ulysses prohibited in the United Kingdom and the United States?
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When was Finnegans Wake first published?
When was Finnegans Wake first published?
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Where did James Joyce die?
Where did James Joyce die?
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What is one of the stylistic innovations for which James Joyce is known?
What is one of the stylistic innovations for which James Joyce is known?
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Which political leader did Ellen's family claim kinship with?
Which political leader did Ellen's family claim kinship with?
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Where did the Joyce family move to in 1887?
Where did the Joyce family move to in 1887?
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What event led to Joyce's lifelong fear of dogs?
What event led to Joyce's lifelong fear of dogs?
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What did Joyce's father do for a living in 1887?
What did Joyce's father do for a living in 1887?
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In what year did Joyce write the poem 'Et Tu, Healy'?
In what year did Joyce write the poem 'Et Tu, Healy'?
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Why was John Joyce temporarily suspended from work in 1891?
Why was John Joyce temporarily suspended from work in 1891?
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Where did Joyce enroll to study English, French, and Italian in 1898?
Where did Joyce enroll to study English, French, and Italian in 1898?
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Which of the following is not a work by James Joyce?
Which of the following is not a work by James Joyce?
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Where was James Joyce born?
Where was James Joyce born?
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Which novel by James Joyce features episodes paralleling Homer's Odyssey?
Which novel by James Joyce features episodes paralleling Homer's Odyssey?
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In which country did James Joyce work as an English instructor?
In which country did James Joyce work as an English instructor?
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Which college did James Joyce attend?
Which college did James Joyce attend?
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What is the genre of James Joyce's novel Ulysses?
What is the genre of James Joyce's novel Ulysses?
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When did James Joyce pass away?
When did James Joyce pass away?
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Which publication printed Joyce's first review of Henrik Ibsen's play?
Which publication printed Joyce's first review of Henrik Ibsen's play?
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In what year did Joyce become friends with Oliver St. John Gogarty, the model for Buck Mulligan in Ulysses?
In what year did Joyce become friends with Oliver St. John Gogarty, the model for Buck Mulligan in Ulysses?
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Which of the following plays did Joyce write but later destroy?
Which of the following plays did Joyce write but later destroy?
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Which college magazine refused to print Joyce's article due to its mention of a prohibited book?
Which college magazine refused to print Joyce's article due to its mention of a prohibited book?
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In what year did Joyce graduate from the Royal University of Ireland?
In what year did Joyce graduate from the Royal University of Ireland?
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What subject did Joyce consider studying before attending the Catholic University Medical School in Dublin?
What subject did Joyce consider studying before attending the Catholic University Medical School in Dublin?
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Why did Joyce leave Dublin to study in Paris?
Why did Joyce leave Dublin to study in Paris?
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What reason did Joyce frequently give for his ill health while in Paris?
What reason did Joyce frequently give for his ill health while in Paris?
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Why did Joyce return to Ireland in April 1903?
Why did Joyce return to Ireland in April 1903?
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Study Notes
James Joyce: Life and Works
- James Joyce published his book of poems, Chamber Music, in May 1907.
- A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man was first serially published in The Egoist magazine.
- From 1920 to 1940, James Joyce primarily resided in Paris.
- The publication of Ulysses was prohibited in the United Kingdom and the United States due to its perceived obscenity.
- Finnegans Wake was first published in 1939.
- James Joyce died in Zurich, Switzerland.
- Joyce is known for his innovative stream-of-consciousness writing style.
Early Life and Education
- Ellen's family claimed kinship with Charles Stewart Parnell, a prominent Irish politician.
- The Joyce family moved to Bray, County Wicklow in 1887.
- A traumatic incident with a dog led to Joyce's lifelong fear of dogs.
- In 1887, Joyce's father, John Joyce, worked as a tax collector.
- Joyce wrote the poem 'Et Tu, Healy' in 1892.
- John Joyce was temporarily suspended from work in 1891 due to his drunkenness.
- In 1898, Joyce enrolled in University College Dublin to study English, French, and Italian.
Career and Writing
- The novel that features episodes paralleling Homer's Odyssey is Ulysses.
- James Joyce worked as an English instructor in Trieste, Italy.
- He attended University College Dublin.
- Ulysses is a modernist novel.
- James Joyce passed away on January 13, 1941.
- The publication that printed Joyce's first review of Henrik Ibsen's play was The Fortnightly Review.
- Joyce became friends with Oliver St.John Gogarty in 1901, who inspired the character of Buck Mulligan in Ulysses.
- Joyce wrote the play A Brilliant Career, but later destroyed it.
- The college magazine that refused to print Joyce's article due to its mention of a prohibited book was St. Stephen's.
- Joyce graduated from the Royal University of Ireland in 1902.
- Before attending the Catholic University Medical School in Dublin, Joyce considered studying for the priesthood.
- Joyce left Dublin to study in Paris to pursue his literary ambitions.
- He frequently gave his poor eyesight as a reason for his ill health while in Paris.
- Joyce returned to Ireland in April 1903 due to his mother's illness.
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Test your knowledge of Irish history and literature with this quiz on the life and family background of James Joyce, the renowned author of 'Ulysses.' Discover fascinating facts about Joyce's connection to Daniel O'Connell, his family's move to Bray, and more!
