The novelist James Joyce passed away at age 58, not too shabby.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Acclaimed Irish modernist author who became known for his incredible command of the English language and for his provocatively complex works of fiction. His famous pieces include Ulysses, Finnegans Wake, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and Dubliners.
He attended the Jesuit schools in and around Dublin, where he excelled in French, Italian, Latin, and German, as well as in the study of classic literature. In his early twenties, he immigrated to continental Europe, spending time in Switzerland and France.
Upon hearing critics call Ulysses profane and vulgar, Joyce responded by saying, “If Ulysses is unfit to read, then life is unfit to live.”
How did James Joyce die?
Perforated ulcer caused James Joyce's death in 1941.
| Cause of death | Perforated ulcer |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 58 years |
| Profession | Novelist |
| Birthday | February 2, 1882 |
| Death date | January 13, 1941 |
| Place of death | Zürich, Switzerland |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
"I've put in so many enigmas and puzzles that it will keep the professors busy for centuries arguing over what I meant, and that's the only way of insuring one's immortality."
James Joyce
"No pen, no ink, no table, no room, no time, no quiet, no inclination."
James Joyce
"A man of genius makes no mistakes; his errors are volitional and are the portals of discovery."
James Joyce
"God spoke to you by so many voices but you would not hear."
James Joyce
"Satan, really, is the romantic youth of Jesus re-appearing for a moment."
James Joyce
