Ulysses

Ranked #1 in Dublin, Ranked #4 in Irishsee more rankings.

Loosely based on the Odyssey, this landmark of modern literature follows ordinary Dubliners in 1904. Capturing a single day in the life of Dubliner Leopold Bloom, his friends Buck Mulligan and Stephen Dedalus, his wife Molly, and a scintillating cast of supporting characters, Joyce pushes Celtic lyricism and vulgarity to splendid extremes. Captivating experimental techniques range from interior monologues to exuberant wordplay and earthy humor. A major achievement in 20th century literature. less

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Robin Robertson There is more going on in one sentence in Ulysses than there is in most contemporary novels. (Source)

Debbie Millman I also really love a line from [this book], which is 'The longest way around is the shortest way home.' (Source)

Robin Robertson There is more going on in one sentence in Ulysses than there is in most contemporary novels. (Source)

Robin Robertson There is more going on in one sentence in Ulysses than there is in most contemporary novels. (Source)

Andi Dumitrescu If I had to make a more rational choice, I’d go with Ulises or The Master and Margareta, but I think that choice is a bit snobbish. (Source)

Robert McCrum Ulysses is a very brilliant, highly original attempt to put one man’s experience on one day to the pages of a book. (Source)

Charles Fernyhough The archetypal stream of consciousness novel. Joyce didn’t invent the technique, but he makes it flourish in the most extraordinary way. (Source)


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