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James Joyce
James Joyce

James Augustine Joyce was an Irish novelist known for his artistic style and experimental use of the English language. After failing at business, Joyce tried his hands at various professions including politics and tax collecting. But writing is what he excelled in. The originality of Joyce’s style and the influence he had on other writers makes him one of the most important writers of the 20th century. His importance is evident in the considerable amount of scholarly interest taken in his work. Despite suffering from chronic glaucoma, Joyce continued to write. His most read works are The Dubliners and Ulysses.