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On the Road with Penguin Classics

Ulysses with Anne Fogarty

Feb 2, 2022
Anne Fogarty, Professor of James Joyce and Ulysses, joins Henry in Dublin to recreate a day in the life of Leopold Bloom. They discuss the significance of locations in Ulysses such as the Martello Tower, Eccles Street, Davy Byrnes, and the National Library. They also explore the challenges James Joyce faced in publishing Ulysses, symbolism and repulsion in the novel, and the future and legacy of Ulysses.
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  • Ulysses by James Joyce is a sprawling masterpiece that takes place over a single day, exploring different themes and styles through various episodes.
  • The novel presents a multifaceted exploration of Irish identity, societal norms, and the complexities of human existence through the journeys of Leopold Bloom and Stephen Dedalus.

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