James Joyce in 90 Minutes – Paul Strathern Free Audiobook

Written by Paul Strathern
Read by Robert Whitfield
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

James Joyce in 90 Minutes

Written by: Paul Strathern
Narrated by: Robert Whitfield
Length: 1 hr and 47 mins
Audiobook
Release Date:02-18-09
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Publisher’s Summary

From a young age, James Joyce showed a precocious and original intellect and a confidence in his own artistic destiny. He would indeed go on to transform the nature of modern literature, employing a unique stream-of-consciousness technique rich in symbolism and wordplay. Through his art, the Dublin native sought to reveal the radiance and meaning that lurks in the everyday world – “the soul of the commonest object” – evoking a heightened sense of consciousness within the grit of common life.

James Joyce in 90 Minutes offers a concise, expert account of Joyce’s life and ideas and explains their influence on literature and on man’s struggle to understand his place in the world. The book also includes a list of Joyce’s chief works, a chronology of his life and times, and recommended reading for those who wish to delve deeper.

©2005 Paul Strathern; (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

What the Critics Say

“A new-millenium version of Cliffs Notes…Breezy, chatty, and to the point. Perfect for those hungry for literature.” (ForeWord)

“Reading one of Strathern’s texts is comparable to attending the lecture of a noted professor.” (KLIATT)

“Promise[s] to get readers up to speed…in 100 pages or so with no dumbing down.” – New York Times