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There have been many great authors throughout history. The late James Joyce of Dublin is considered to have been one of the greatest authors of all time. He was a recipient of the Nobel Prize for literary achievements. His works have been compared to those of William Shakespeare and John Milton. Joyce is well-known for his unique way of using words and the English Language to convey his writing (Gale).

Born on Candelas Day, February 2, 1882, to a wealthy family who resided on the Southside of Dublin, James Joyce was destined to be great. He was the oldest surviving son of four and attended an exclusive Jesuit School in Ireland. After the birth of his three brothers and six sisters, money started to get tight. By the time Joyce reached the age of ten his father had become a chronic alcoholic and had wasted away the bulk of the family fortune by drinking, gambling, and by his failure to keep a steady job. Eventually, the family of twelve was forced to leave their lavish lifestyle behind and reside in the northern inner city area of Dublin.

Joyce was a pioneer and a model for authors who believed in free written expression. Most of his works feature inventive language, and many of them have been criticized for being too obscure in their references or too blunt in their descriptions of intimate matters, including sexual activity. His writing evolved steadily from adolescent lyrics to precise vignettes to bold combinations of autobiography and satire. Most of his works deal with