The Boarding House by James Joyce
Set in early 20th-century Dublin, the narrative revolves around Mrs. Mooney, a determined and shrewd woman who runs a boarding house. She strategically maneuvers events to ensure her daughter, Polly, secures a marriage proposal from Mr. Doran, a respectable boarder who has been having an affair with Polly. The story explores themes of societal expectations, manipulation, and the constraints of social class, ultimately highlighting the calculated measures taken by individuals to secure stability and respectability in a rigid social structure.
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- Published
- 1914
- Nationality
- Irish
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- Original Language
- English
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