Neil Davison, a professor specializing in James Joyce, and Vincent Altman O’Connor, a civil servant and descendant of Albert Altman, dive into the intriguing connections between Leopold Bloom and his potential inspiration, Albert Altman. They explore the historical context of the Jewish community in Ireland and Altman's significant political legacy. The discussion weaves through themes of identity, anti-Semitism, and Joyce's modern literary influence, while examining the complexities of Bloom's character in 'Ulysses' amidst the socio-political landscape of the time.
