Stephen Hero & A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (Two Autobiographical Novels)

In "Stephen Hero" and "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man," James Joyce intricately weaves a semi-autobiographical narrative that captures the tumultuous journey of self-discovery and artistic development. Through the character of Stephen Dedalus, Joyce utilizes a stream-of-consciousness style, rich imagery, and allusions to both canonical and personal texts, which places his work firmly with...