James Joyce and Critical Theory

An examination of the theories of criticism which have been applied to Joyce's work since the emergence of structuralist theory and a consideration of the ways in which Joyce's writing practice has, in turn, influenced these theories. The book is divided into separate chapters on semiotics, structuralism, Marxism, psycho-analytic theory and post-structuralism, with two chapters devoted to feminist criticism and interpretation of Joyce's work. The book also looks at how Joyce's writing, particularly "Ulysses" and "Finnegan's Wake" have been adopted by the critical community as models for theories about language and writing.