Le monologue intérieur : son apparition, ses origines, sa place dans l'œuvre de James Joyce/
Edouard Dujardin (1861-1949)
Category
Books
Date
1931
Materials
Place of origin
Paris
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Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Kent
NT 3204757
Caption
Édouard Dujardin’s 1887 novel, Les lauriers sont coupés, with its pioneering use of stream of consciousness, was a great influence on James Joyce and his novel, Ulysses. In this book from 1931, Dujardin discusses his writing method – which he termed ‘le monologue intérieur’ – and its relation to Joyce’s works. This copy was sent by Joyce to Harold Nicolson, as noted by the latter in his inscription on the half-title page. It was sent to aid Nicolson in preparing for a radio lecture on Joyce and his works, which was due to air on the BBC on 24 November 1931. However, owing to interference from BBC management, particularly in relation to Nicolson mentioning Joyce and Ulysses by name, the talk was delayed until 6 December 1931 and was broadcast in a slightly redacted form.
Summary
Le monologue intérieur (Paris, 1931), by Édouard Dujardin. Bound in printed paper wrappers, with Harold Nicolson's inscription on the half-title and his extensive pencil notes at the back of the book.
Bibliographic description
126, [2] p. ; 19 cm. Provenance: manuscript ink inscription on half-title in Harold Nicolson's hand: "Harold Nicolson from Edouard Dujardin (Via James Joyce)". Extensive notes in pencil, in Harold Nicolson's hand, on verso of final page and inside of lower board. Binding: publisher's printed paper covers.
Makers and roles
Edouard Dujardin (1861-1949) Edouard Dujardin (1861-1949) Carmen Licari
