So as I mentioned in a recent post, I am now beginning Ulysses, arguably the greatest modernist novel ever written. I am going to go fairly slow, probably one section/episode every week or every other week. My idea is that if any of you want to read along, you will be able to do so. I will post my thoughts after each section and hopefully generate some discussion via the comments section.
I read Ulysses while in college. I took an upper-level course which was just Ulysses. All we had to do was complete the book and write a couple papers along the way. When I finished, I felt like I had accomplished the literary equivalent of climbing Mount Everest. There were times when I loved it, and times when I felt like tearing out pages and burning them. In the end, though, I’m glad that I persevered.
Alright then. Off we go. For those who are interested, here is a link to the Sparknotes for the text (this will probably be helpful). Next weekend I will be posting on the first episode, which in my copy ends on page 23.
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I will try to read along. I think it will be more fun.
YAY! I know you will be able to add a lot to the conversation. Now I’m really excited 🙂
To make things easier, can you tell me what is the last sentence of the first section you read? I need to visit Joyce’s grave soon and ask for his blessing – he is buried near where I live, actually.
Very cool! Ask his blessings for me too 😉
Great idea about posting the last sentence. I’ll do that for each section. The last sentence of the first episode is:
“Usurper.”
I’m glad you’re going slow. I started reading it before going to bed, and find that works very well. Looking forward to reading it along with you and others.
Hi Nancy! So looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Talk to you soon!!
Good luck. I have other commitments for the summer but I’ll be interested in your insights. I read it once but can’t say it made any kind of impact on me. He is too demanding.
Hi Margaret. I completely understand. Reading it once is more than enough punishment 😉 And yes, he is very demanding of his readers. Cheers!