
Catherine Flynn. Circe and the Phantasmagoria of Capitalism.
UCD Humanities Institute Podcast
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Analysis of The Circe Episode in Ulysses Through a Critical Theory Lens
Exploring themes of capitalism, surreality, and desire under capitalism through Walter Benjamin's concept of phantasmagoria and its connection to James Joyce's work. The chapter delves into the complexities of characters and societal roles, contrasting characters like Bloom and Blaise and discussing the impact of capitalism on creativity and city transformation.
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