Ulysses
Ulysses
James Joyce
Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway recommended this book in the "Ernest Hemingway on Writing" book.
Neil Strauss
The book that’s most influenced me. - Neil Strauss
Debbie Millman
I also really love a line from [this book], which is 'The longest way around is the shortest way home.' - Debbie Millman
Christopher Hitchens
[Appears] not to be written by [a human being]. - Christopher Hitchens
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Ulysses

Ulysses

James Joyce
By
James Joyce
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Within the labyrinthine streets of Dublin, under the shadow of a day as ordinary as any other, James Joyce's "Ulysses" unfolds—a monumental exploration of life's fleeting moments and the vast tapestry of human consciousness. Through the eyes of Leopold Bloom, Joyce meticulously captures the essence of an entire existence within the span of a single day, June 16, 1904. This day, immortalized as Bloomsday, serves as the canvas upon which Joyce paints his narrative, a rich mosaic of thoughts, emotions, and encounters that mirror the epic journey of Odysseus. It is a daring voyage into the depths of the mind, where streams of consciousness flow unfettered and the mundane is elevated to the sublime. Joyce's magnum opus is more than a novel; it is a symphony of language, a masterpiece woven from the threads of literature itself. With "Ulysses," Joyce not only redefines the boundaries of the novel form but also challenges the reader to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Each page is a labyrinth of allusions, a dance of linguistic prowess that parodies and celebrates the evolution of English literature. In its complexity and richness, "Ulysses" stands as a towering beacon of modernist literature, inviting readers to lose themselves in its pages and emerge forever changed.

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Released
1922
2 Feb
Length
925
Pages

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Ernest Hemingway recommended this book in the "Ernest Hemingway on Writing" book.
I also really love a line from [this book], which is 'The longest way around is the shortest way home.' - Debbie Millman
The book that’s most influenced me. - Neil Strauss
[Appears] not to be written by [a human being]. - Christopher Hitchens
Think you're escaping and run into yourself. Longest way round is the shortest way home.
— James Joyce, Ulysses

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