A Reader's Guide to Finnegans Wake (Reader's Guides) (Irish Studies)

For years William York Tindalls guide has been one of the very best ways to approach the difficult writing and complex language of James Joyces Finnegans Wake. Over a period of forty years Tindall studied instructed and most importantly learned from graduate students about Joyces greatest literary masterpiece. He explores and analyzes Joyces unexpected depths and vast collection of puns allusions and word plays involving more than a dozen languages thereby breaking down the formidable barriers that can discourage readers from enjoying the humor and brilliance of Joyce.