Dubliners Books in Order

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1914 short story collection by James Joyce

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. The Sisters

    1904 · James Joyce

    "The Sisters" is a short story by James Joyce, the first in the series of short stories called Dubliners. It was originally published in the Irish…

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  2. After the Race

    1914 · James Joyce

    "After the Race" is a short story by James Joyce, published in his 1914 collection Dubliners. It was originally written under the pseudonym Stephen…

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  3. A Little Cloud

    1914 · James Joyce

    "A Little Cloud" is a short story in Dubliners, by James Joyce, identified as an 1914 short story. It is also contained in other collected editions…

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  4. Cover of A Mother

    A Mother

    1914 · James Joyce

    Mrs. Kearney, during the Irish Revival, attempts to elevate her family's social status by securing piano performance contracts for her daughter. She…

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    An Encounter

    1914 · James Joyce

    "An Encounter" is a short story by James Joyce, the second story in his collection Dubliners. It is also contained in the combined volume Dubliners /…

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  6. A Painful Case

    1914

    "A Painful Case" is a short story by James Joyce, published in his 1914 collection Dubliners. The story follows a platonic relationship between a…

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  7. Cover of Araby

    Araby

    1914

    This short story by James Joyce was published as the third entry in his 1914 collection Dubliners. It traces a young boy's infatuation with his…

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  8. Clay

    1914

    "Clay" is a short story by James Joyce, included in his 1914 collection Dubliners. The story follows a middle-aged, unmarried woman as she goes…

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  9. Cover of Counterparts

    Counterparts

    1914 · James Joyce

    Farrington is an alcoholic scrivener who fails to complete a task at work and is scolded by his boss. Instead of finishing his work, he goes for a…

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  10. Cover of Eveline

    Eveline

    1914 · James Joyce

    "Eveline" is a short story by the Irish writer James Joyce. It was first published in 1904 by the journal Irish Homestead and later included in his…

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  11. Grace

    1914 · James Joyce

    Grace" is a short story by James Joyce, written toward the end of 1905 and included in his 1914 collection Dubliners. The story explores themes of…

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  12. Cover of Ivy Day In the Committee Room

    Ivy Day In the Committee Room

    1914 · James Joyce

    In a room where minor politicians argue about child-rearing and attack a rival candidate, one of them, Joe Hynes, mentions that it is Ivy Day, a day…

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  13. Cover of The Boarding House

    The Boarding House

    1914 · James Joyce

    "The Boarding House" is a short story by James Joyce published in his 1914 collection Dubliners. It is also contained in several other anthologies,…

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  14. Cover of The Dead

    The Dead

    1914 · James Joyce

    "The Dead" is the final short story in Dubliners, a 1914 collection by James Joyce. The story explores themes of love and loss and raises questions…

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  15. Two Gallants

    1914 · James Joyce

    "Two Gallants" is a short story by James Joyce, included in his 1914 collection Dubliners. The story follows two Irishmen who feel stuck in life and…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Dubliners books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Sisters”. Start with “The Sisters.”

How many books are in the Dubliners series?

We list 15 books by James Joyce , published between 1904–1914.

Where can I buy the Dubliners books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.