This rejection of existing communities and institutions, alongside his embrace of a new aestheticism, alienates Stephen from what he knows. Instead, he develops an aestheticism that will support his artistic vision. Feeling trapped, Stephen experiences a series of awakenings as he grows older and as a result of these awakenings, Stephen rejects these traditional bulwarks of Irish culture. Stephen grows up ensconced in rigid institutions: the church, school system, family, and national politics.
Joyce's first novel recounts the coming of age story of Stephen Dedalus, the artistic alter-ego of Joyce himself. Previous owner's bookplate to the front free endpaper. A Very Good+ copy with minor shelfwear to extremities.
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