The Dead

by James Joyce

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Overview

Often cited as the best work of short fiction ever written, Joyce's story details a New Year's Eve gathering in Dublin that is so evocative and beautiful that it prompts the protagonist's wife to make a shocking revelation to her husband—closing the story with an emotionally powerful epiphany that is considered one of the best in modern literature.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	23289
Publisher	Melville House Publishing
Publication date	January 1914
Language	English
Pages	100 pages

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About the Author

James Joyce

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.