James Joyce found his inspiration everywhere – particularly in the people and places of the city that was once his home, and (what he called) the ‘chattering dialogue’ on every corner of every street.
Take a closer look at Joyce’s creative process. His writing notebooks, early drafts and first publications give us an insight into the complex and creative mind of a genius who believed he could do anything with words. And remember, adults – even Joyce used crayons!
Every literary masterpiece starts somewhere, often with a blank page and a good idea. From the stars of Irish literature to writers just setting out on their creative journey, every writer is looking for inspiration. Many find it in James Joyce – he played with language, challenged rules and created new words. From irreverence came creativity.
In the centre of this room you can hear the voices of Irish writers talking about what Joyce means to them, and what it takes to put words on the page.
This is the last room in our exhibition. You can take the stairs or the lift back to the ground floor to explore our gardens, browse our shop or stop off in the Commons Café at Level 0. Thank you for visiting MoLI.
