The Classic Tales Podcast · B.J. Harrison

The Dead, Part 1 of 2, by James Joyce

November 7, 2025·44 min·4 clips

Gabriel's casual wedding joke to Lily triggers her bitter retort about men being only after money.

This episode narrates Part 1 of James Joyce's 'The Dead', set at a holiday dance in Dublin hosted by the Morkan sisters. It follows Gabriel Conroy as he navigates social anxieties, cultural identity clashes, and family dynamics, culminating in tense interactions about Irish nationalism and personal integrity.

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