JOYCEAN


Meaning of JOYCEAN in English

I. ˈjȯisēən adjective

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: James Joyce died 1941 Irish writer + English -an

: of, relating to, or befitting the writer Joyce or his writings

Joycean passages

Joycean stream of consciousness

Joycean bitterness — Ann F. Wolfe

II. noun

( -s )

Usage: usually capitalized

1. : a specialist in the life and writings of James Joyce

2.

a. : an imitator of the style or methods of writing of James Joyce

b. : one that is prone to defend Joyce against criticism or that favors Joyce's style or methods

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