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Ulysses

Book • 1922
Ulysses is a groundbreaking and complex modernist novel that chronicles the experiences of three Dubliners over a single day.

The novel is loosely based on Homer's epic poem 'The Odyssey', with Leopold Bloom paralleling Odysseus, Stephen Dedalus paralleling Telemachus, and Molly Bloom paralleling Penelope.

It explores themes such as antisemitism, human sexuality, British rule in Ireland, Catholicism, and Irish nationalism.

The novel is known for its innovative use of language and narrative techniques, including stream-of-consciousness and multiple literary styles.

It captures the essence of early 20th-century Dublin, providing a detailed snapshot of the city's social, political, and cultural landscape.

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as a book he used to learn more about different types of structural work for writing.
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Glenn Loury
; he hadn't read it but felt ignorant for not having.
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in comparison to Grossman's 'Life and Fate', discussing their place in 20th-century literature.
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as an example of different literary styles.
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Ben Brubaker
, who is rereading it in a book club with colleagues.
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when distinguishing the rhythms of different writers.
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Dominic Sandbrook
as one of the greatest novels in English, published in 1922.
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in a discussion about modernism and the importance of form in art.
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Chris Ryan
in relation to the date of the movie ‘Before Sunrise’ and its connection to James Joyce's Ulysses.
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as a more instrumental book in her consulting education than business school.
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Sheldon Solomon
in the context of challenging literary works.
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Mentioned by James Dyer, who expresses his intention to read it completely before reviewing it.
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