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Ulysses (version 2)

Ulysses (version 2)

By: James Joyce
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Dive into the revolutionary world of Ulysses, a monumental novel by Irish author James Joyce that reshapes our understanding of literature through its innovative stream-of-consciousness technique and dynamic narrative styles. Serialized between 1918 and 1920, and published as a complete book in 1922, this groundbreaking work chronicles the life of Leopold Bloom over the course of a single day—June 16, 1904—in Dublin. The characters and events echo those of Homers epic, with Bloom embodying the modern Odysseus. Despite facing early obscenity trials and being deemed unreadable by many, Ulysses stands as a cornerstone of 20th-century English literature and a quintessential masterpiece of Modernism. To this day, June 16 is celebrated as Bloomsday by devoted Joyce fans. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden) Production note for Episode 15 (Circe) Inspired by theatrical form, Circe features stage directions and was recorded with the contributions of 73 LibriVox volunteers, showcasing over 230 distinct character voices. Credits for Circe Book coordinator Availle Audio editor David Lawrence Narrator Peter Why Leopold Bloom Richard Wallis Stephen Dedalus mb Lynch Ben Lindsey-Clark Zoe Higgins Amanda Friday Additional voices from a talented ensemble of LibriVox volunteers. A complete list of voice credits is available here. Ulysses was proof-listened by a dedicated team, ensuring its quality and accessibility.Copyright Fiction Classics Art Social Sciences
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