Forms and functions of modern writing in 'Araby' from James Joyce's 'Dubliners'

Seminar paper from the year 2016 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 3, , language: English, abstract: Firstly, this seminar paper will look at the author, his biography and work and some details of the Irish short story and 'Dubliners'. Secondly, the Modernism will be examined, with its historical background and the elements in literature to offer an overview. Afterwards, a closer examination will be undertaken in 'Araby', including a summary, characters, form and analysis and finally there will be a closer look at the interpretation and what the author wanted to tell us. Joyce was one of the most important authors of the twentieth century; this era is also called the Modern Age. It is informative and interesting for literature studies to know about this period of time as there are many new views and developments and therefore the forms and function of this modern piece of writing will be analysed and explained.