James Joyce's Ulysses: A Study
Gilbert's major original work and the clearest introduction to his literary criticism.
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Stuart Gilbert (1883–1969) was an English literary scholar and translator. After serving in the Indian Civil Service and living in Burma, he settled in Paris in 1925, where he became a close associate of James Joyce and advised on the French translation of Ulysses. His major original works include James Joyce's Ulysses: A Study and the privately circulated collaborative pamphlet Joyce the Artificer. His posthumously published Paris journal records his relationship with Joyce and the Paris literary world. Gilbert also translated major works by Albert Camus, André Malraux, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Jean-Paul Sartre, Georges Simenon, and others.
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- James Joyce's Ulysses: A Study
nonfiction · 1930
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- Joyce the Artificer: Two Studies of Joyce's Method
pamphlet · 1952
Frequently asked questions about Stuart Gilbert
Who was Stuart Gilbert?
Stuart Gilbert (1883–1969) was an English literary scholar, editor, and translator. He was born in Essex and died in Paris.
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What did Stuart Gilbert do before becoming known for literary criticism?
He joined the Indian Civil Service in 1907, served in the First World War, and later worked as a judge on Burma’s Court of Assizes before retiring in 1924.
How did Stuart Gilbert become associated with James Joyce?
After moving to Paris in 1925, Gilbert met Joyce and advised him on the French translation of Ulysses. Their professional relationship continued until Joyce’s death in 1941.
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What was Stuart Gilbert’s translation career known for?
He translated works by major French writers into English, including Albert Camus, André Malraux, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Jean-Paul Sartre, Georges Simenon, and Jean Cocteau.
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What is Stuart Gilbert’s literary legacy?
Gilbert is remembered as one of the early Joyce scholars whose study of Ulysses helped explain and popularize the novel. His papers at the University of Texas preserve important records of his relationship with Joyce and his translation work.
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