Dubliners, published in 1914, is a collection of 15 poignant short stories that take the reader through the streets and souls of Dublin, portraying the everyday lives of its inhabitants with profound realism and psychological depth. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Ireland, Joyce's masterful prose delves into themes of paralysis, epiphany, and the struggle for individual identity within the confines of societal expectations. Through rich characterization and evocative imagery, Dubliners invites readers into a world both familiar and unsettling, capturing the essence of a city and its people with unparalleled insight.