{"product_id":"a-portrait-of-the-artist-as-a-young-man-by-james-joyce-easton-press-1977d","title":"A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce | Easton Press 1977d","description":"A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce, published by Easton Press in 1977. Illustrated by Brian Keogh. Condition is good, with some signs of wear and water staining on the inside cover. Please see photos for full condition details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJames Joyce (1882 to 1941) was an influential Irish novelist and one of the most important figures in modernist literature. His groundbreaking works, including Ulysses and Finnegans Wake, helped reshape the possibilities of modern fiction. Originally published in 1916, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man follows Stephen Dedalus as he grows up in Ireland, navigating family expectations, Catholic education, religion, and his developing identity as an artist. Drawing heavily on Joyce's own experiences, the novel explores the struggle between personal freedom and the cultural and religious traditions that shape an individual's life. It is widely regarded as a landmark of 20th-century literature and an important early example of modernist fiction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn illustrated Easton Press edition from its celebrated 100 Greatest Books Ever Written collection, featuring artwork by Brian Keogh, a full green leather binding, elaborate gilt decoration, raised spine bands, gold-edged pages, and decorative moiré endpapers. The illustrations and fine binding make this an especially attractive presentation of Joyce's influential novel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wonderful addition for collectors of James Joyce, Irish literature, modernist fiction, classic novels, or Easton Press editions.","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67860927545709,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/4645\/8477\/files\/7101f866-003e-41a2-9d7a-64a836b07448.jpg?v=1793376640","url":"https:\/\/wickandfolio.com\/products\/a-portrait-of-the-artist-as-a-young-man-by-james-joyce-easton-press-1977d","provider":"Wick \u0026 Folio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}