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Joyce CaryIrish writer and artist.
Date of Birth: 07.12.1888
Country:  Ireland |
Content:
- Joyce Cary: Irish Writer and Artist
- Colonial Service and Military Duty
- Literary Career
- The Sarah Mundy Trilogy
- Later Works
- Literary Legacy
Joyce Cary: Irish Writer and Artist
Early Life and EducationOn December 7, 1888, Arthur Joyce Lunel Cary was born in Londonderry, Ireland. He attended Trinity College Dublin, where he earned bachelor's and master's degrees in humanities. Cary pursued painting and studied art history at the University of Edinburgh and in Paris.
Colonial Service and Military Duty
In 1913, Cary joined the colonial administration in Nigeria. During World War I, he fought against the Germans as part of the Nigerian army.
Literary Career
After the war, Cary resided in West Africa. In 1920, due to health concerns, he returned to England. His debut novel, "Aissa Saved," was published in 1932. Over his career, Cary penned 15 novels and several volumes of essays and poetry.
The Sarah Mundy Trilogy
Cary's "Surprise Herself" (1941), "To Be a Pilgrim" (1942), and "The Horse's Mouth" (1944) comprise the Sarah Mundy trilogy. These works vividly portray the captivating and flawed character of Sarah, an eccentric artist.
Later Works
Cary's subsequent trilogy included "Prisoner of Grace" (1952), "Except the Lord" (1953), and "Not Honor More" (1955). Other notable novels included "The African Witch" (1936), "Mister Johnson" (1939), and "The Moonlight" (1946).
Literary Legacy
Joyce Cary's posthumously published works included the novel "The Captive and the Free" (1959) and the short story collection "Spring Song and Other Stories" (1960). Cary passed away in Oxford on March 29, 1957. His enduring legacy lies in his insightful portrayal of complex characters and exploration of human nature through the lens of his varied experiences.
