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Stephen Hero

1948218 pagesJonathan Cape

Synopsis

Stephen Hero is an autobiographical novel by James Joyce, offering an early glimpse into the intellectual and artistic development of Stephen Dedalus, a character who would later appear in 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man'. The story follows Stephen's struggles with his family, the Catholic Church, and Irish society as he strives to become an artist. It explores themes of rebellion, self-discovery, and the pursuit of artistic freedom.

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About the author

J Joyce is the author of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, a foundational work of modernist fiction. His writing often explores themes of identity and artistic development.

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