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James Joyce’s “Two Gallants” is an exploration of poverty, gender, and betrayal
. It follows Lenehan and his friend Corley, who have hatched a plot to convince a maid Corley is dating to steal from her employer. “Two Gallants” is part of Joyce’s Dubliners, a collection of 15 short stories set in Dublin, which was first published in 1914. “Two Gallants” and the 14 other short stories offer a realistic depiction of what life was like for the Irish middle class in the early 20th century.Read the full story summary, the full story analysis, and explanations of important quotes from “An Encounter.”
