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Hello to Everyone in this book reading community. I have been reading, 'Dubliners' by James Joyce and wanted to hear what others thought of,' An Encounter.' What do people think of the man that the 2 boys encounter? What do people think is the meaning of this event?

Colleen I just read it for the first time. It struck me that Mahony seemed to have an understanding of how lecherous the old man was and walked off right away…moreI just read it for the first time. It struck me that Mahony seemed to have an understanding of how lecherous the old man was and walked off right away. The other kid stayed with him and endured his weird monologues even though he felt uncomfortable. I thought Joyce was trying to paint two different types of people: someone who suffers in silence and endures abuse compared with someone who decides to leave a situation as soon as it gets sketchy. (less)

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How does Joyce answer the age-old question, "What time is it?"

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let me know what you think of this book. sounds interesting. do you like it so far?

Rachana I liked the book very much. The book is actually a beautiful collection of the some fifteen short stories describing the little joys and deep frustrat…moreI liked the book very much. The book is actually a beautiful collection of the some fifteen short stories describing the little joys and deep frustrations of the middle class life of the Ireland of that time. It was easy to read the book as different narratives presented different flavour and the feelings. Eveline, Two Gallants, A Painful Case and The Dead are the ones worth mentioning here and are the reason I would like to read more of James Joyce in future. (less)

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I downloaded the free edition from Gutenberg Portal, why is it not available for free on kindle store? Just wondering..........