book review

"Dubliners" by James Joyce, is a classic collection of short stories that vividly portrays the diverse lives of the people in Dublin. Each story in this book is like a finely crafted gem, reflecting the triviality and helplessness of life, as well as the deep desires and struggles within people's hearts. Joyce, with his delicate and cold brushstrokes, presents the numbness and dullness of Dublin society while also capturing the faint glimmers of hope. Whether it's the innocence of childhood, the confusion of youth, or the exhaustion and bewilderment of adulthood, one can find resonances in these stories.