Abstract
This short story was written by James Joyce who lived from 1882 to 1941; it is an extract from 'Dubliners', published in 1914. The book is compound with several short stories which took place in Dublin, and deals with the monotone life of some people. The text is entitled 'Araby', and tells the story of the unrequited love of a young boy trapped in his everyday life. The events are presented through the voice of an anonymous narrator, who narrates the boy's difficulty in trying to escape from his everyday routine, and his prosaic life. The author tackles many themes and symbols, which allows the reader to enter into a dark world surrounded by frustration, sadness and reality.
