An Encounter

In "An Encounter," James Joyce crafts a subtly unsettling narrative centered on two schoolboys in Dublin who skip class in search of adventure inspired by tales of the Wild West. As they explore the city and experience fleeting moments of freedom, their day takes a disturbing turn upon meeting a strange older man, shifting their youthful excitement into discomfort and fear. With an emphasis on lost innocence and the complexities of perception, Joyce's story captures the tension between childhood imagination and the harsh realities of adulthood. Narrated by John Young, this recording faithfully conveys Joyce's nuanced storytelling and emotional depth.