Writes The Holy Office (satirical poem).

James Joyce wrote The Holy Office in late 1904, a biting and satirical poem that boldly critiques the Irish literary establishment and the narrow moralism of contemporary society. Composed shortly after his first encounters with rejection from Dublin's literary circles, the poem reflects Joyce’s growing sense of alienation from the artistic and intellectual elites of his time. It targets prominent figures in Ireland’s cultural revival, accusing them of hypocrisy, self-righteousness, and a lack of genuine creative courage. In The Holy Office, Joyce casts himself as a kind of ironic savior of literature—mocking the pretensions of his peers while asserting his own role as a truth-teller, willing to confront the raw and uncomfortable aspects of life. The poem is layered with sarcasm, wit, and classical allusion, revealing Joyce’s sharp intellect and rebellious spirit. Though it remained unpublished during his lifetime, it stands as an early declaration of the literary independence and audacity that would define his entire career. #MomentsOfLife #MoofLife_Moment #MoofLife #JamesJoyce #TheHolyOffice #SatiricalPoetry #LiteraryRebellion #IrishWriters #EarlyJoyce #CulturalCritique