Stephen Hero

The book features "Stephen Hero," an early draft of James Joyce's influential autobiographical novel, showcasing the intellectual development of Stephen Dedalus, Joyce's alter ego. Originally sold by Sylvia Beach at her Paris bookshop, this edition highlights the significance of the manuscript and its rarity in the antiquarian market. To enhance the reader's experience, it includes a newly commissioned biography of Joyce, making this an accessible and valuable addition for both fans and scholars of his work.