Ivy Day in the Committee Room by James Joyce - DUBLINERS Part Twelve | Short Story Audiobook

A full unabridged audiobook of the classic short story, "Ivy Day in the Committee Room", by James Joyce - complete with sounds and visuals. This is Part Twelve of "Dubliners". Part Twelve takes place in a political party office after a day of canvassing. The story depicts various campaigners discussing the political candidates and issues of Irish nationalism and Home Rule. "Ivy Day" refers to an Irish holiday that commemorated Charles Stewart Parnell, an important Irish nationalist figure. As they drink, smoke, and gossip, their conversation exposes the corruption, hypocrisy, and apathy within Irish politics. Though they claim to honour Parnell, their self-interest and lack of conviction contrast sharply with his integrity and nationalist vision. The story culminates with a moving recitation of a poem praising Parnell, momentarily evoking sincerity and unity amid disillusionment. Joyce uses this quiet scene to symbolise Ireland’s moral paralysis and fading political idealism. Dubliners is a collection of fifteen short stories by James Joyce, written from 1904 to 1907. First published in 1914, Dubliners presents a naturalistic depiction of Irish middle-class life in and around Dublin in the early twentieth century. Read by Elliot Fitzpatrick. https://www.elliotfitzpatrick.com Read along with the recording here: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2814/... Links to my recording equipment Microphone: https://amzn.to/3O7sJCw Interface: https://amzn.to/43l2Y5M XLR cables: https://amzn.to/44Cg3bW Microphone arm: https://amzn.to/3rnCuDG iPad stylus: https://amzn.to/3D959yA Booth monitor: https://amzn.to/43iq3Gv Recording booth: https://sessionbooth.co.uk/ Like and subscribe for more free classic audiobooks:    / @classicaudiobookswithelliot   #audiobooks #ireland #irishliterature #jamesjoyce #sleep #classics #asmr