Ulysses

Ulysses

by James Joyce
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 06/04/2021

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"Ulysses" is a written piece by James Joyce that was originally published in 1922. This novel is considered a cornerstone in modernist literature and is held in high regard as a seminal work of the 20th century. The story follows the journeys of three characters, Leopold Bloom, Stephen Dedalus, and Molly Bloom, as they navigate the city of Dublin over the course of one day in June 1904. Through its unique narrative style, intricate structure, and creative use of language, the novel delves into the complexities of human thought, the challenges of modern life, and the quest for purpose in a world that often appears devoid of meaning. Despite early controversy and its reputation for being a challenging read, "Ulysses" has since been widely recognized as a literary gem and a pioneering work of modernism. Its profound impact on the evolution of 20th-century literature and its influence on writers and artists globally have solidified its place as one of the most important and widely read works of the modern era.

ISBN:
9789175710372
9789175710372
Category:
Contemporary fiction
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
06-04-2021
Language:
English
Publisher:
Bredefeldt Förlag
James Joyce

James Joyce was born in Dublin on 2 February 1882, the eldest of ten children in a family which, after brief prosperity, collapsed into poverty. He was none the less educated at the best Jesuit schools and then at University College, Dublin, and displayed considerable academic and literary ability.

Although he spent most of his adult life outside Ireland, Joyce's psychological and fictional universe is firmly rooted in his native Dublin, the city which provides the settings and much of the subject matter for all his fiction.

He is best known for his landmark novel Ulysses (1922) and its controversial successor Finnegans Wake (1939), as well as the short story collection Dubliners (1914) and the semi-autobiographical novel A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1916). James Joyce died in Zurich, on 13 January 1941.

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