Dubliners
by James Joyce
275 pages~5 hrs
“Every soul has a story, and every street holds a revelation.”
Step into the cobblestone streets of early 20th-century Dublin to witness the secret longings and quiet despairs of its inhabitants. James Joyce’s masterful collection captures the moments of sudden clarity that change ordinary lives forever, painting a haunting portrait of a city caught between its past and an uncertain future.
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