Nora Barnacle, later Nora Joyce, eloped at the age of 20 with James Joyce the writer and lived with him until his death 37 years later. As his 'portable Ireland', she was his living link to his homeland and the inspiration for many of his female characters.
Brenda Maddox delves into the Joyce's home life, their nomadic lifestyle, and Nora's life as a writer.
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