Bloomsbury Help My Unbelief: James Joyce and Religion

Explore a fresh perspective on one of the most significant literary figures in history. In Help My Unbelief: James Joyce and Religion, leading Joyce scholar Geert Lernout challenges long-held assumptions about the author's relationship with faith. While many readers view Joyce through a Catholic or anti-Catholic lens, or attempt to link his work to liberal Catholicism, this study offers a different view. By examining both published and unpublished writings, Lernout demonstrates how Joyce rejected the church of his upbringing throughout his entire career. This book argues that his work is best understood through the context of his unbelief. It provides a necessary correction for students, scholars, and readers who want to grasp the true motivations behind his writing. This text is an essential addition for anyone studying modern literature and the complex connection between religious identity and artistic expression.