Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
joycean
Adjective
/ˈdʒɔɪsiən/
Definition
Relating to the works or style of James Joyce, the famous Irish novelist.
Examples
- Her writing style is distinctly joycean, full of intricate characters and extended streams of consciousness.
- The novel was celebrated for its joycean exploration of the human psyche.
Meaning
The term ‘joycean’ is often used to describe literature that emulates or is influenced by the narrative techniques and experimental style found in the writings of James Joyce, especially his notable works like ‘Ulysses’ and ‘A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.’
Synonyms
- Modernist
- Experimental
- Stream-of-consciousness
