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The depiction of Stephen Dedalus’s upbringing in Dublin, his journey to establish his identity through art, and his gradual liberation from the influences of family, religion, and his homeland, serves as an indirect reflection of the young James Joyce. It also stands as a timeless testament to the artist’s enduring imagination. Providing a window into Joyce’s own early life and experiences, « A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man » is a distinctive piece of modernist fiction. It explores themes of sexual awakening, defiance against religious norms, and the fundamental quest for self-expression and purpose that every emerging artist encounters on the path to self-realization.
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