Impressions on rereading Ulysses by James Joyce, the Gabler edition

I got through a second reading of Ulysses in under three weeks and finished it on Bloomsday, 2024. I have thoughts about it. Is the novel worth the trouble it takes to read it? "...yes I said yes..."!

[@LibroParadiso-ep4zt]

I agree with you that Ulysses contains the world within in. Reminds me of something similar Borges said about Moby Dick or possibly Don Quixote, that they are endless. I like how you humanized the book and characters, with Death being an unnamed character in the book. It's a radical book, making everything that came after feel redundant. I don't recommend the book to readers unless they have a deep interest in reading it that goes beyond simple curiosity. Like you said, "attitude" is everything here otherwise don't bother.

[@nualafaolin7129]

Thanks for a great overview, I’ve attempted it, gave up, but you make it very compelling to try again!

[@greatbooksbigideas]

You can do it!

[@stretmediq]

I have a copy of Ulysses I bought at Hodges Figgis in Dublin and of course I also have some lemon soap from Sweny's

[@charleskline2743]

Great video - very helpful. I think I will make my first attempt at reading this book in the near future.

[@greatbooksbigideas]

Wonderful! Thanks for the comment.