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JAMES JOYCE

by Gordon Bowker

The narrative path is sometimes obscured by a lush undergrowth of detail, but our guide is wise and the journey is wondrous. Full review >

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THE YEARS OF BLOOM

by John McCourt

Escaping the lure of hagiography, McCourt’s clear vision allows both the specialist and the general reader to learn from his... Full review >

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If Paris is a moveable feast, Wiser provides the menu for its wonder years before the darkness of its WWII fall. Full review >

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