In 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man,' James Joyce offers a semi-autobiographical narrative that chronicles the intellectual and emotional development of Stephen Dedalus, a thinly veiled representation of Joyce himself. The novel employs a stream-of-consciousness style that immerses readers in the protagonist's thoughts and experiences, capturing the complexities of his formative years in late 19th-century Dublin. With rich imagery and linguistic innovation, Joyce explores themes of iden ...