Makes Ulysses accessible
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“After getting partway into the book with the help of Gifford & Seidman’s notes, the Wikipedia article, CliffsNotes, and starting the Ellman biography, I was understanding a lot of the references and characters. However, I felt I was still missing the soul of the novel. The greatest novel of the 20th century - really? Then I started listening to Blooms and Barnacles. Kelly and Dermot’s background information, and the deeply felt commentary of Dermot and the Irish guests on Irish history and the Irish character, gives me a feel for the fire and blood. It’s all so fascinating I’m following up with their recommendations for other relevant books and podcasts. I’ve fallen into the universe of Ulysses and may never emerge.”
MW Huntster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/21
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“I chose Ulysses as a school prize in 1974 and managed to stumble my way though it without understanding much more than the rude jokes. I then studied it as part of a university course helped by a library copy of the Gifford annotations. A few years later, I attended a hugely enjoyable evening...”Read full review »
faxoff via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/25/24
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“Everything a great podcast should be. Well researched, presented, and produced. An absolute must for Joyce aficionados. And integrated into a great website with informative articles and original illustrations. The total Ulysses package.”
malcolmkelly via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
10/17/19
“I really appreciate this podcast. Both for its tangents and focus around James Joyce and Ulysses. I enjoy Dermot’s insight into the world of Ireland. That is something I was lacking, working with Joyce and I want to learn more. I believe it’s really special in that it is not over analyzed to...”Read full review »
BrandonNicklaus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/25/21
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