Re Joyce

by Anthony Burgess

First published 1982

Renowned novelist Anthony Burgess takes readers on a lively, accessible tour through the mind-bending works of literary legend James Joyce. From Ulysses' dizzying stream of consciousness to Finnegans Wake's enigmatic wordplay, Burgess illuminates the method behind Joyce's madness, revealing the profound humanity at the heart of his avant-garde masterpieces. With sharp wit and infectious enthusiasm, Here Comes Everybody unlocks the door to Joyce's ambitious, challenging oeuvre, making his genius accessible to all.

Genres: biography, literary-fiction, 20th-century, non-fiction, criticism, academic

Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking

Tropes: literary-analysis, literary-criticism

Period: 20th century

276 pages · Paperback · W. W. Norton & Company

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