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6 Reading Guides for James Joyce’s Ulysses
*To hear a discussion of some Ulysses reading guides, check out my interview with Tom O’Leary here. I love Ulysses, but it can be a beast to get through. It’s a rewarding beast, but it’s nice to have a companion by your side while facing such a beast. It’s not necessary to have a reading…
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Ep. 1 – Tom O’Leary
Tom O’Leary is an Irish-born actor and pub owner living in Portland, OR. He and Blooms and Barnacles host Kelly started the Ulysses Support Group (aka Book Club) together in 2017, and it is still going strong today! Kelly and Tom talk about why they love Ulysses, how to start your own Ulysses book club,…
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James Joyce’s Poetic Rage
To put it nicely, James Joyce was a prickly pear. It’s well known that he left Dublin for continental Europe in 1904, never to return. His exile was self-imposed, but that didn’t stop him from metaphorically backing out of the room with two middle fingers raised. This reaction was simultaneously over-the-top and kind of justified.…
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Bloomsday Reading Recommendations
Want to read a selection from Ulysses on Bloomsday, but not sure what to read? Here are some suggestions.