The Dead

The Dead is the final short story in the 1914 collection Dublinersby James Joyce. It is the longest story in the collection. "The Dead" is the most famous story in Dubliners, and is widely recognizedas one of the finest short stories in the English language. Joyceconferred on it the honor of the final position, and made it threetimes as long as the average Dubliners tale. His fine range, acutepsychological insights, and perfect control of his art are all ondisplay here.