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The Boarding House is a short story by Irish writer James Joyce, first published in 1914 as part of his acclaimed collection Dubliners. The narrative is often associated with children’s fiction, exploring mother‑daughter dynamics and themes of adventure, education, and marital relationships within the setting of an Irish boarding house. The work has appeared in numerous anthologies, underscoring its enduring relevance to readers of early twentieth‑century Irish literature.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction
Authors: James Joyce
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