James Joyce
Bibliographies

Sometimes I ask myself this: what if James Joyce's works were profound in theme and meaning, but less sophisticated in style? What if he had chosen to "tell us in plain words"? O Rocks. Where would be the fun of scrutinising the details of the text and gleefully removing layer after layer, always in search of meaning? And would his lasting influence on modernist literature have been as profound and lasting as it is? Probably not.

Below is a list of bibliographical reference works and articles about Joyce's works.

Complexity of Joyce's Works

Joyce's writings, particularly "Ulysses" and "Finnegans Wake," are renowned for their complexity, incorporating innovative narrative techniques, linguistic experiments, and rich intertextuality. This complexity invites extensive analysis and interpretation, leading to a wealth of scholarly material. Thankfully, Joyce's work intersects various disciplines, including linguistics, psychology, history, and theology. This multidisciplinary nature appeals to scholars from diverse fields, each bringing their unique perspective to Joyce studies.

Cultural and Historical Significance

Joyce's writings capture the essence of early 20th-century life, particularly in Ireland, and offer insights into broader cultural and historical themes. This historical relevance contributes to continued scholarly interest. No wonder his works have become a "classic" body or art with enduring relevance to the reader. Joyce's exploration of universal themes, such as identity, consciousness, and the human experience, ensures his work remains relevant. Contemporary scholars often find new meanings in his texts, reflecting current societal and cultural contexts.

Joyce has influenced countless writers and literary movements. Understanding his work is crucial for studying the evolution of modern and postmodern literature. Understandably, over the years, Joyce scholarship has evolved, with early biographical and textual analyses giving way to more nuanced approaches, including feminist, post-colonial, and structuralist interpretations.

Bibliography for James Joyce —
Bibliographies

Author Title Type
Beebe, Maurice / Litz, Walton A. "Criticism of James Joyce. A Selected Checklist," in: Modern Fiction Studies 4 (1958), p.71-99. Article
Brockman, William S. "'Catalogue these books': Joyce Bibliographies, Checklists, Catalogs, and Desiderata," in: Joyce Studies Annual 4 (Summer 1993), p.119-136. Article
Brockman, William S. "Ulysses: Bibliography Revisited." in: Ulysses in Critical Perspective. Ed. Gillespie, Michael Patrick; Fargnoli, A. Nicholas. Gainesville (University Press of Florida) 2006, p.171-191. Article
Deming, Robert H. A Bibliography of James Joyce Studies. 2nd ed. Boston, Massachusetts (G. K. Hall) 1977. Amazon
Finneran, Richard (Ed.) Anglo-Irish Literature: A review of research. New York (Modern Language Association of America) 1976. Book
Finneran, Richard (Ed.) Recent Research on Anglo-Irish Writers. New York (Modern Language Association of America) 1983. Amazon
Gillespie, Michael / Gillespie, Paula Recent Criticism of James Joyce's "Ulysses": An Analytical Review. Camden House 2000 (= Studies in English and American Literature, Linguistics, and Culture). Amazon
Givens, Seon James Joyce: Two Decades of Criticism. New York (Vanguard) 1948. With a new Introduction New York (Vanguard) 1963. Book
Hayashi, Tetsumaro James Joyce: Research Opportunities and Dissertation Abstracts. (McFarland) 1985. Amazon
Herring, Philipp F. "Criticism of James Joyce. A Selected Checklist," in: Modern Fiction Studies 15 (1969, p. 105-182. Article
Nadel, Ira B. "'Forget-Me-Not': Joycean Bibliography," in: JJQ 32 (Winter 1995), p.243-259. Article
Parker, Alan James Joyce: A Bibliography of his Writings, Critical Material and Miscellanea. Boston 1948 (= Useful Reference Series 76). Book
Rice, Thomas Jackson James Joyce: A Guide to Research. (Garland Publishing) 1982. Amazon
Slocum, John J. / Cahoon, Herbert A Bibliography of James Joyce, 1882-1941. New Haven, Conneticut 1953. Repr. Westport (Greenwood Press) 1971. Book
Staley, Thomas F. An Annotated Critical Bibliography of James Joyce. Palgrave Macmillan 1989. Amazon
Staley, Thomas F. "James Joyce," in: Anglo-Irish Literature: A Review of Research. Ed. Richard J. Finneran. (Modern Language Association) 1976, p.366-435. Article
Staley, Thomas F. "James Joyce," in: Recent Research on Anglo-Irish Writers. Ed. Richard J. Finneran. (Modern Language Association) 1983, p.181-202. Article
White, William "Addenda to A. Parker's bibliography...," in: Papers of Bibliographical Society of America 49 (1949), p.401-411. Article