A Little Cloud (Masterplots II: Short Story Series, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: James Joyce
- First Published: 1914
- Type of Plot: Symbolist
- Time of Work: About 1900
- Setting: Dublin
- Principal Characters: Thomas Malone (“Little”) Chandler, Ignatius Gallaher
- Genres: Short fiction, Symbolist literature
- Subjects: Friendship, Ambition, Success or failure, Materialism, Pretensions
- Locales: Dublin, Ireland
The Story
Thomas Malone Chandler, known as “Little Chandler” because of his boyish appearance and delicate manner, works as a legal clerk. On this particular fall evening, he has an appointment with an old friend named Ignatius Gallaher. After eight years abroad, during which time he has become a self-confident and successful journalist, Gallaher has returned to visit his native Dublin.
The prospect of an evening with Gallaher arouses certain conflicts in Little Chandler. On one hand, he is proud to have a talented and successful friend; on the other hand, he is...
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