Eveline
by James Joyce

Eveline: Genre 1 key example

Key Examples in Eveline

Genre
Explanation and Analysis:

The short story “Eveline,” concerned with the practical realities of the titular protagonist’s daily life, is an example of Modernist literature. Modernism developed during the early 20th century as a new mode of creative expression. Modernist authors experimented with new forms and purposefully sought to challenge and subvert traditional writing methods. James Joyce is considered to be a titan in Modernist literature. In many of his works, including “Eveline,” Joyce uses stream of consciousness, a writing technique that was new at the time and is used to depict characters’ passing thoughts and feelings.