HOT ! 洋書 The Sound of Finnegans Wake: Peter Myers

ジョイス 関連本#Banio_James_Joyce*Peter Myers’ The Sound of Finnegans Wake (1993)explores the central role of sound in Joyce's Finnegans Wake, highlighting how rhythm, phonetic play, and wordplay shape the novel’s meaning and reader experience. Myers argues that the novel’s structure and emotional depth are deeply influenced by its auditory qualities. The novel’s sound is essential to its meaning, transforming Finnegans Wake into a multi-sensory experience.Sound as a Structural Element:The novel’s rhythm and phonetic patterns form its narrative foundation, contributing to its dream-like quality.Phonetic Play:Joyce’s use of puns, homophones, and wordplay creates multiple layers of meaning, inviting an auditory interpretation.Music and Rhythm:The text’s rhythms mirror the mind’s internal rhythms, enhancing its emotional depth.Sound and Meaning:Sound often overrides traditional meaning, encouraging intuitive engagement.