Gestural politics
Subtitle: stereotype and parody in Joyce
By: Christy L. Burns.
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Albany
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
Subjects: Joyce, James, 1882-1941 -- Political and social views; Joyce, James, 1882-1941 -- Knowledge -- Psychology; Politics and literature -- Ireland -- History -- 20th century; Literature and society -- Ireland -- History -- 20th century; Stereotype (Psychology) in literature; Parody in literature
Description: "Gestural Politics explores James Joyce's use of parody and humor in his representation of women, gays, and Irish nationalism. Author Christy L. Burns also discusses how Joyce's complex attitude toward parody and stereotyping is related to his aesthetic vision. She offers a comprehensive overview of all of Joyce's writings with a special emphasis on Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Ulysses, and Finnegans Wake."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-215) and index.