Pomes Penyeach

Thirteen small poems. One great voice.

In Pomes Penyeach, James Joyce offers a slender yet luminous collection of thirteen short poems written over two decades. Composed between 1904 and 1924, these delicate verses capture fleeting moods of love, loss, memory, exile, and quiet observation. From the tender “I Hear an Army” and the haunting “Tilly” to the playful “A Flower Given to My Daughter” and the wistful “On the Beach at Fontana,” Joyce displays a more intimate, lyrical side than in his revolutionary prose.

Though modest in scale, these poems shimmer with the same linguistic precision, musicality, and emotional depth that define Joyce’s masterpieces. They serve as a bridge between his early Chamber Music and the linguistic fireworks of Ulysses and Finnegans Wake, revealing the poet behind the modernist giant.

• First published in 1927
• Contains 13 poems, each originally priced at one penny (hence “Penyeach”)
• A rare and personal glimpse into Joyce’s poetic sensibility

Available in multiple formats:

• Paperback & Hardcover: Elegant print editions presenting the complete, unabridged text, ideal for your bookshelf.
• Ebook: DRM-free EPUB compatible with Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and all major e-readers.
• Audiobook: Professionally narrated, complete and unabridged, perfect for immersive listening.

A beautifully crafted miniature collection for lovers of poetry, Joyce enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the quiet music of a master’s early voice—or the perfect gift for those seeking the lyrical heart of a literary genius.

About the Author 

James Joyce (1882–1941) was an Irish novelist, short story writer, poet, and playwright, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential writers of the 20th century. His revolutionary narrative techniques, including stream of consciousness and intricate symbolism, reshaped modern literature. While best known for Dubliners, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Ulysses, and Finnegans Wake, Joyce’s poetry collections Chamber Music and Pomes Penyeach reveal the pure lyrical gift that underpins all his work. Joyce lived much of his adult life in self-imposed exile, yet his writing remained deeply rooted in the language, people, and spirit of Ireland.