A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
by Joyce, James
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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Synopsis
Joyce's A Portait of the Artist as a Young Man is a semi-autobiographical work. It tells of the intellectual, religious, and philosophical awakening of the main character, Stephen Dedalus as he rebels against the conventions in which he has been raised and leaves home to pursue his artistic ambition.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 180218008
- Title
- A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
- Author
- Joyce, James
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- B.W. Huebsch
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1916
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
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