{"product_id":"a-portrait-of-the-artist-as-a-young-man-hardcover-1","title":"A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Joyce\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a scandal breaks out involving a famous Irish Nationalist politician, Stephen Dedalus finds his family being torn apart over their differing opinions of the matter. Shaken by all the fighting and animosity, Stephen begins to wonder where he can place his faith. Questioning the Irish and Catholic ideology that he was raised on, Stephen begins to rebel against expectations as he departs for college. While he excels in his studies, Stephen struggles to conform to the social norms of his college, leading him on a self-destructive path of unwise behavior. Attempting to navigate his new home life, conflicting beliefs, and his own coming-of-age, Stephen searches for his identity and struggles to belong. \u003ci\u003eA Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man\u003c\/i\u003e by James Joyce is a semi-autobiographical tale centered around finding one's identity, both separate from and amid societal expectations. First published in 1916, \u003ci\u003eA Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man\u003c\/i\u003e required a grueling writing and publication process, in which Joyce nearly destroyed the original draft of the novel in a fit of frustration. Written in a modernist style, \u003ci\u003e A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man\u003c\/i\u003e depicts the timeless and relatable struggle of an intellectual and religious awakening. With themes of identity, religion, and family, Joyce's debut novel continues to capture the minds and hearts of modern audiences, and has inspired both film and stage adaptations. This edition of \u003ci\u003e A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man \u003c\/i\u003e by James Joyce now features a new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of \u003ci\u003e A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man \u003c\/i\u003e crafts an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original drama and emotional mastery of James Joyce's literature. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen differing opinions of a scandalous Irish politician divide his family, Stephen begins to doubt his faith and beliefs, leading him to a habit of unsavory behavior. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eA Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man\u003c\/i\u003e was the debut novel of the prolific author, James Joyce. Exploring themes of identity and religion, this drama portrays a young man's emotional coming-of-age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 10, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53102767407215,"sku":"9781513205793","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4966\/4879\/files\/Zy9FRjRHbFJXU2VFSmgxNzg5VllrQT09.webp?v=1779054763","url":"https:\/\/finderbooks.com\/products\/a-portrait-of-the-artist-as-a-young-man-hardcover-1","provider":"Finder Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}