The Dead Annotated edition by James Joyce Sean Costello Literature Fiction eBooks
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• A new digital edition of this classic long short story, first published in the collection Dubliners
• Edited and corrected text, with dialogue presented as Joyce intended (i.e., using dashes rather than the ‘perverted commas’ he detested)
• Accompanied by a brief Note on the Text, embedded explanatory notes and Links to Further Reading
‘The Dead’ is one of the most celebrated short stories in the English language. Set during and after a festive family gathering in Dublin in the early 1900s, the plot hinges on a chilling moment of truth, or epiphany, experienced by Gabriel Conroy about his relationship with his wife Gretta
‘The air of the room chilled his shoulders. He stretched himself cautiously along under the sheets and lay down beside his wife. One by one, they were all becoming shades. Better pass boldly into that other world, in the full glory of some passion, than fade and wither dismally with age. He thought of how she who lay beside him had locked in her heart for so many years that image of her lover’s eyes when he had told her that he did not wish to live.’
REVIEWS
‘Dubliners . . . contains one story, the longest story in the book and the last story which seemed to me perfection whilst I read it! I regretted that I was not the author of it.’ – George Moore, author of Esther Waters and ‘Albert Nobbs’
‘In its lyrical, melancholy acceptance of all that life and death offer, “The Dead” is a linchpin in Joyce’s work.’ – Richard Ellman, biographer of James Joyce
‘Joyce’s “The Dead” is one of the greatest short stories in the language.’ – Roger Ebert, reviewing John Huston’s film adaptation (1987)
‘As fate thankfully had it, Joyce added this story to the Dubliners manuscript as a sudden afterthought while his publishers prevaricated. The most powerful in the collection, “The Dead” is not about death. It's about life force . . . The last three paragraphs are among the most beautiful ever written.’ – Alison MacLeod, Guardian
‘For all the ingenuity and wit of Ulysses and Finnegans Wake , the reputation of James Joyce as an artist may well rest on the sublime perfection of “The Dead” – Eileen Battersby, Irish Times
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
James Joyce (1882–1941) was born in Dublin but left Ireland in 1904 for a life of exile in Europe. Among his major works are Dubliners; A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man; Ulysses; and Finnegans Wake.
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The Dead Annotated edition by James Joyce Sean Costello Literature Fiction eBooks
What an amazing little story.At first, the story is about a man and his wife who go to a party with their friends; in fact, this takes up about 60% of the narrative. But one gets the feeling that the main character is fairly self-assured with his life, and especially his wife.
But then, a simple piece of music played toward the end of the party changes everything; I'm not going to say how as I don't want to spoil it for the reader. Suffice to say, it is emotional, gripping, surprising, and a stunning reminder that sometimes, things are not as they appear to be, even with those whom we think we know inside and out.
If you wish to get into James Joyce, I can hardly think of a better place to start than here (and it helps that it's free on Kindle!).
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The Dead Annotated edition by James Joyce Sean Costello Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Since this is James Joyce's most famous short story, I expected to like it a lot more than I did. It could have used more editing to shorten it down a bit. I found myself getting bored half way through. And the ending, while touching, was not one that has stayed with me.
It's only my first reading. I have heard that Joyce can be difficult. I don't know what to make of the narrative.
His development of the scene and characters is fantastic. He leads a reader to ask questions and keep going to find the answers around the corner. He gradually unfolds the descriptions that answer the questions.
Still, I was left wondering. Maybe it will hit me later.
This, of course, is a classic. It is a small, intense description of a private party in Dublin in the early 1900's in wintertime. It describes the characters, the events, the atmosphere of the evening and the relationships (sometimes strained) between the different parties at the event. It captures the mood perfectly. The version I purchased from was annotated which was very helpful from the viewpoint of the famous people of the time who are mentioned throughout and who have since been forgotten. It is a simple story, drawn very much from Joyce's own life, wife, friends and relations. Well worth reading, especially for the last few pages which really capture the moment. There was also a marvellous film adaptation of this story starring Angelica Houston, directed by John Houston which is well worth watching. You will never look at snow with the same eyes again.
"The Dead" is an absolute classic, and I am not giving three stars to James Joyce's writing style.
I am reviewing this particular edition. As I was just casually reading (not even trying to be picky), I noticed at least five spelling/punctuation errors. I realize this sounds petty, but it's distracting (
There are other discrepancies from the text as seen in various editions of Dubliners. Just keep this in mind when ordering (in fact, I'd recommend just springing for Dubliners, because it is an excellent collection).
Making classics available at extremely reasonable prices is one of the things does well for consumers and readers, This short novel is not a difficult read, but might not appeal to modern, casual readers. It is a thoughtful, sensitive short novel that will challenge readers who are reflective about life.
What's to lose?!
The prose is excellent, but that is not the entire reason of why I like this piece. Although on my first read of The Dead I did not like it, it always returned to my mind at certain points in my life because of the subject matter. On subsequent readings I realized its beauty. The melancholy expressed over lost love and life in such a short period is profound. The Dead contains great writing.
The Dead is a short story taken from James Joyce's The Dubliners (which is one of the best books I've ever read). The Dead is poetic, loving, sad, and beautiful...."why is it that words like these seem to me so dull and cold? Is it because there is no word tender enough to be your name?...our path through life is strewn with many such sad memories, and were we to brood upon them always we could not find the heart to go on bravely with our work among the living... better to pass boldly into that that other world, in the full glory of some passion, than fade and wither dismally with age."
I pull this book out and reread, savoring each sentence, each time finding more gems like the quotes above. It is pure beauty!
What an amazing little story.
At first, the story is about a man and his wife who go to a party with their friends; in fact, this takes up about 60% of the narrative. But one gets the feeling that the main character is fairly self-assured with his life, and especially his wife.
But then, a simple piece of music played toward the end of the party changes everything; I'm not going to say how as I don't want to spoil it for the reader. Suffice to say, it is emotional, gripping, surprising, and a stunning reminder that sometimes, things are not as they appear to be, even with those whom we think we know inside and out.
If you wish to get into James Joyce, I can hardly think of a better place to start than here (and it helps that it's free on !).
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