James Joyce was an Irish novelist and poet, known for his complex and stylistically innovative works that significantly influenced the modernist movement. His masterpiece Ulysses (1922), which follows the character Leopold Bloom through an ordinary day in Dublin, is often acclaimed as one of the greatest novels of the 20th century. Joyce’s distinctive narrative techniques, such as stream of consciousness, interior monologue, and the use of puns, allusions, and parodies, challenge traditional narrative norms and probe deeply into the inner lives of his characters. Despite facing censorship and obscenity charges during his lifetime, Joyce’s works remain celebrated for their novel approach to literary realism and profound exploration of human consciousness, memory, and identity.