James Joyce
What’s inside
James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’ is a modernist novel that takes place in Dublin on June 16, 1904, mirroring Homer’s Odyssey in a complex stream-of-consciousness narrative that explores the inner thoughts and experiences of its characters.
You’ll Learn
- Gain insight into early 20th-century Dublin society
- Explore innovative narrative techniques like stream-of-consciousness
- Understand the modernist literary movement’s features
- Experience a deep psychological exploration of characters
Key Points
- The Parallel with Homer’s Odyssey
- Leopold Bloom’s Day-long Journey
- Molly Bloom’s Interior Monologue
- Stream-of-Consciousness Technique
- Themes of Identity and Home
- Dublin as a Central Character
- Linguistic Innovations and Parallels with the Greek Epic
Who’s it For
- Literature Enthusiasts
- Modernist Fiction Fans
- Stream-of-Consciousness Proponents
- Students and Scholars of English Literature
- Readers Interested in Irish Culture
About the author
James Joyce was an Irish novelist and poet, renowned for his complex narrative techniques and modernist approach to writing.