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How many here have read Joyce's Ulysses, and what did you think? I haven't read it yet, but it is a task I have set for myself for this Summer.
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Happy Bloomsday, James Joyce fans
I've read Finnegan's Wake, half of Uylsses, and The Dubliners.
Too long ago to tell you what I thought of them...
I have, however, read Homer's The Odyssey at least a half dozen times, (the Richmond Latimore translation), and Kazantakis's The Odyssey: a Modern Sequel.
Joyce just couldn't grab me like those Greeks did.
There are, however, some Bloomsday celebrations planned in the city I live in, which I might investigate.
Too long ago to tell you what I thought of them...
I have, however, read Homer's The Odyssey at least a half dozen times, (the Richmond Latimore translation), and Kazantakis's The Odyssey: a Modern Sequel.
Joyce just couldn't grab me like those Greeks did.
There are, however, some Bloomsday celebrations planned in the city I live in, which I might investigate.
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I've read Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, which I enjoyed. I want to read Ulysses because it is such a frequently cited influential work and I want to see what the fuss is about. I did the same with Moby Dick - - if it is "the great American novel," then dammit I should read it. I was surprised how much I enjoyed Melville's writing, and that there was much humor in it, dry as it was.
I have read The Odyssey and The Iliad a few times as well (I believe the translator was Robert Fitzgerald). Loved it. I listened to an audio version of The Iliad as well. It was interesting to hear the epic poem read aloud.
I have read The Odyssey and The Iliad a few times as well (I believe the translator was Robert Fitzgerald). Loved it. I listened to an audio version of The Iliad as well. It was interesting to hear the epic poem read aloud.
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I read a A4 page that was copied by a student teacher on a part-time Open University course, But if you like let me know when you read it and I will try at the same time. I think it's good to know of someone that is reading at the same time.
I absolutely will.
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I read a A4 page that was copied by a student teacher on a part-time Open University course, But if you like let me know when you read it and I will try at the same time. I think it's good to know of someone that is reading at the same time.
I absolutely will.
Right then, I shall get a copy from the library
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I read a A4 page that was copied by a student teacher on a part-time Open University course, But if you like let me know when you read it and I will try at the same time. I think it's good to know of someone that is reading at the same time.
I absolutely will.
Right then, I shall get a copy from the library
Good luck to both of you! That sounds like a great idea, to co-read something like this.
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Got the book from Library today, so ready set go and get reading James Joyce Ulysees.uLVABl1GTf27uCVv
Great. I will pick up a copy from the bookstore on Saturday.
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Started on chapter II last evening haha ewwwwww the first paragraph when he ate the kidney's and they hade a faint taste of urine yuk lol
I was wondering how this project was coming along, and yes, the kidney tasting description is famous.
I've never fancied kidneys myself, the taste really is rather harsh.
Chapter I was a bit tricky, but I'm getting used to 'the method in his madness' I understand the one word phrases, before he starts a next one. I pressume if I get this right is that and I will get to the point in a minute. The one word phrases are his inner thoughts before there is more prose.
I'm hoping that Chapter II will be more enjoyable.
I'm hoping that Chapter II will be more enjoyable.
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Started on chapter II last evening haha ewwwwww the first paragraph when he ate the kidney's and they hade a faint taste of urine yuk lol
I was wondering how this project was coming along, and yes, the kidney tasting description is famous.
I've never fancied kidneys myself, the taste really is rather harsh.
I like steak and kidneys, pie or a stew but after that phrase hmmmm. Bitter. taste in my mouth.
i used to be a joyce freak; i studied and wrote criticism; now, i cant stand _ulysses_ but i love _finnegans wake_ and _dubliners_
_fw is great because he creates over 50,000 new words; and it doesnt make sense until you record yourself on your computer reading
20 minutes a day: then, when you hear yourself reading it: it's hilarious! stumbling and all
i like _dubliners_ because it teaches writers how to create characters with glaring flaws -- quickly in a few pages; and because it's so scathing
and not romanticized
i used to like _portrait -- but now it kinda bores me; _dubliners and _fw are much better to help improve your own writing skills
i read all the stories of _dubliners into .mp3 files and play them back; it makes you a better writer; same with _fw
_ulysses seems like too many irish jokes, whereas _fw is completely original, so the reader doesnt need to *know* anything about
ireland (but can learn)
the psychologist carl jung told joyce that _ulysses completely bored him; joyce said jung probably didnt even realize it was a comedy
anyway, _finnegans wake_ is much funnier; and _dubiners_ much more instructive to the writer
_fw is great because he creates over 50,000 new words; and it doesnt make sense until you record yourself on your computer reading
20 minutes a day: then, when you hear yourself reading it: it's hilarious! stumbling and all
i like _dubliners_ because it teaches writers how to create characters with glaring flaws -- quickly in a few pages; and because it's so scathing
and not romanticized
i used to like _portrait -- but now it kinda bores me; _dubliners and _fw are much better to help improve your own writing skills
i read all the stories of _dubliners into .mp3 files and play them back; it makes you a better writer; same with _fw
_ulysses seems like too many irish jokes, whereas _fw is completely original, so the reader doesnt need to *know* anything about
ireland (but can learn)
the psychologist carl jung told joyce that _ulysses completely bored him; joyce said jung probably didnt even realize it was a comedy
anyway, _finnegans wake_ is much funnier; and _dubiners_ much more instructive to the writer