Ulysses. Book Summary

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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.