Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

[U2girl91289]

I'm in the middle of Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, which I think might replace Dr. Zhivago as my favorite book. There are a ton of references to Parnell, which the book says is a pseudonym to Michael Davitt. Unfortunately, I don't know much about Irish history ( yet), so can someone please explain the significance of Parnell/Davitt in relation to Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man? What was occurring in Ireland at the time of the novel? Thanks!

 

[deep]

a lot of book, if you are 15

does this help

 

[U2girl91289]

Yes- thanks!

 

[UnforgettableLemon]

James Joyce...

but also

James Joyce... (in a good way)

 

[Dalton]

James Joyce...

but also

James Joyce... (in a good way)

James Joyce is the reason I began drinking.


Damn you Ulysses