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James Joyce: Enigmas and Puzzles

James Joyce, ink and watercolour on paper by Tullio Pericoli

About this event

This exhibition from the University of Reading’s Special Collections shares never-before-seen personal papers of beloved author James Joyce from our Solange and Stephen James Joyce Collection.

Explore Joyce’s large social network of friends and artists, his family life as a loving father, and the inspirations for his work. Learn about the practical adjustments Joyce made to work despite his ill health, and view a selection of rare editions of books from Stephen Joyce’s library.

Tullio Pericoli, James Joyce, 2004, ink and watercolour on paper. Courtesy of the artist.

Date & Time

7 October 2025 – 9 February 2026

Audience

Public

The Museum of English Rural Life
The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading, United Kingdom, Berkshire, RG1 5EX