05 After The Race

James Joyce

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The fifth story in James Joyce's Dubliners is titled "After The Race." It follows college student Jimmy Doyle as he tries to fit in with his wealthy friends.

This work reflects life in Ireland at the turn of the last century, revealing unromantic realities by rejecting euphemism. Each of the 15 stories offers glimpses into the lives of ordinary Dubliners, collectively painting a portrait of a nation.

Dubliners is a vivid and unflinching portrait of “dear dirty Dublin” at the turn of the twentieth century. These fifteen stories, including unforgettable ones like “Araby,” “Grace,” and “The Dead,” delve into the heart of the city of Joyce’s birth, capturing the cadences of Dubliners’ speech and portraying their outer and inner lives with almost brute realism.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.