“ The fourth member of the party, however, was too excited to be genuinely happy. ”
James Joyce, Dubliners (1914). copy citation
| Author | James Joyce |
|---|---|
| Source | Dubliners |
| Topic | happiness excitement |
| Date | 1914 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/2814/2814-h/2814-h.htm |
Context
“Segouin was in good humour because he had unexpectedly received some orders in advance (he was about to start a motor establishment in Paris) and Riviere was in good humour because he was to be appointed manager of the establishment; these two young men (who were cousins) were also in good humour because of the success of the French cars. Villona was in good humour because he had had a very satisfactory luncheon; and besides he was an optimist by nature. The fourth member of the party, however, was too excited to be genuinely happy.
He was about twenty-six years of age, with a soft, light brown moustache and rather innocent-looking grey eyes. His father, who had begun life as an advanced Nationalist, had modified his views early.” source
He was about twenty-six years of age, with a soft, light brown moustache and rather innocent-looking grey eyes. His father, who had begun life as an advanced Nationalist, had modified his views early.” source
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