Home / Quotes / Quote by James Joyce

Quote by James Joyce

“But Noodynaady's actual ingrate tootle is of come into the garner mauve and thy nice are stores of morning and buy me a bunch of iodines.”

Book:Finnegans Wake

Work

Finnegans Wake

Finnegans Wake is a seminal work of modernist literature, written by James Joyce. The novel is renowned for its intricate and abstract narrative, which incorporates a wide range of literary techniques and references. It is considered one of the most challenging works in the English language, with its dense prose and unconventional grammar often leaving readers puzzled. The story is set in Dublin and follows the life of the character HCE, though the narrative is fragmented and non-linear, making it difficult to discern a clear plot. The novel is often praised for its linguistic inventiveness and its exploration of themes such as time, memory, and the human condition. more

Author

James Joyce

James Joyce, born on February 2, 1882, and died on January 13, 1941, was an Irish novelist and one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. Known for his unique narrative techniques and profound psychological insights, Joyce is celebrated for his contributions to modernist literature. His most famous work is 'Ulysses', which is considered one of the greatest literary works of the 20th century. Other notable works include 'Dubliners' and 'Finnegans Wake'. more

“If you take some words at random and put them together, it becomes gibberish, and everyone who knows the meaning of words knows it as such. But if you take unrelated moving images and string them together, there will always be some people who will hold that the resultant strip of celluloid aims at some profundity.”

Words Random Profundity Images Gibberish Unrelated

Book:Satyajit Ray on Cinema

Source: Satyajit Ray on Cinema

“Flushed with his impassioned gibberish, he saw himself standing alone on the last barrier of civilization.”

Civilization Emotions Rage Beliefs Gibberish

Book:The Great Gatsby

Source: The Great Gatsby

“When members of the London Poetry Society asked Browning to interpret a particularly difficult passage of Sordello, he read it twice, frowned, then admitted, "When I wrote that, God and I knew what I meant, but now God alone knows." Rather than risk sounding dense, readers, colleagues, and critics who can't figure out what a writer is trying to say but think it sounds intelligent will typically resort to calling such work "daring," "provocative," or "complex." An unholy alliance of writers and readers is at work here.”

Writing Critics Readers And Writers Gibberish Robert Frost London Poetry Society

Book:The Courage to Write: How Writers Transcend Fear

Source: The Courage to Write: How Writers Transcend Fear