James Joyce, 1882 - 1941, was an Irish author who, while arguably one of the most influential authors of the 20th century, is most well-known for his contributions to the modernist avant-garde movement. His most famous works include Ulysses, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Dubliners, and Finnegan's Wake
As part of the Modernist movement, he is known for, among other things, using experimental literary styles, probably most notably stream-of-consciousness. Moreover, also as a hallmark of the Modernist movement, the references Joyce uses in his work are extensive.
