11 A Painful Case

James Joyce

James Joyce's "Dubliners" presents the eleventh story, "A Painful Case." In this tale, Mr. Duffy rebuffs Mrs. Sinico, only to realize four years later that he has condemned her to loneliness and death.

This work reflects life in Ireland at the turn of the last century, revealing unromantic realities by rejecting euphemism. Each of the fifteen stories offers glimpses into the lives of ordinary Dubliners, collectively painting a portrait of a nation.

"Dubliners" is a vivid and unflinching portrait of “dear dirty Dublin” at the turn of the twentieth century. These stories delve into the heart of Joyce’s birthplace, capturing the cadences of Dubliners’ speech and portraying their outer and inner lives with almost brutal realism.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.