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London: Faber and Faber, 1939. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good, bound in full marroon cloth, with a Good dust jacket. A few chips and tears to jacket, including one tear the full height of the jacket at spine; jacket presents well in new mylar sleeve. Toning to interior. Text is unmarked. Royal 8vo, 9 3/4"h x 6 1/2"w. Uncommon First Edition in jacket. Finnegans Wake is groundbreaking work of modernist literature that challenges conventional narrative forms and explores the complexities of language, history, and the human psyche. he novel breaks down traditional linguistic structures, creating a text that is both elusive and rich in meaning. The story is presented in a cyclical structure, reflecting Joyce’s view of history as repetitive and fluid, while its dream-like quality mirrors the erratic flow of consciousness. Drawing on a vast array of cultural, literary, and historical references, Finnegans Wake engages with profound philosophical questions about…

Finnegans Wake is a novel by Irish writer James Joyce. It is significant for its experimental style and reputation as one of the most difficult works in the Western canon. The book, Joyce's final and most avant-garde work, is structured as a sort of feverish dream containing multilingual puns, numerous literary and historical allusions, and a rich tapestry of themes.

First editions of 'Finnegans Wake' published by Faber and Faber in 1939 might have errors that were corrected in later editions, specific cover designs, and should state 'First Published in mcmxxxix' on the copyright page.