Joyce, Race and 'Finnegans Wake'

Through original archival research and in-depth analysis, Len Platt presents a groundbreaking examination of Joyce's response to racial discourse in the context of twentieth-century politics. He positions "Finnegans Wake" within specific historical conditions, highlighting Joyce's engagement with European fascism and the colonial conflicts between the Irish and British. Platt argues that race is a central theme, reflecting broader disputes with rationalism, capitalism, and modernity. This political analysis offers a transformative perspective for scholars of Joyce and Modernism.