There are a lot of the novels and a lot of the books available in the market to read and enjoy. But some of these books are very unique or subjective towards something specific. The name of book is based on Latinized name of Odysseus, who is protagonist in Homer’s epic Odyssey. The novel tries to connect parallels between the poem of Homer and novel of Joyce itself in allusive form. Joyce left many allusions so that the critics may keep scrutinizing the novel, hence making it immortal. The novel was written in stream of consciousness technique. It received great recognition among readers making it one of the greatest literary works. There is also a celebration on 16 June every year as Bloomsday, before the protagonist, Leopold Bloom.
The book has three parts which include 18 episodes. It is very much in correspondence and contrast to The Odyssey of Homer which have 24 books (sections). The protagonist of novel is Leopold Bloom, and the plot shows his peripatetic encounters on an ordinary day of 16 June 1904 in Dublin. The story draws modern reflection of Homer’s epic poem and contrasts characters like Leopold Bloom and Odysseus, Molly Bloom and Penelope and Dedalus and Telemachus etc.
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About Author James Joyce:
James Augustine Aloysius Joyce pen name James Joyce was an Irish novelist, poet and short story writer. He is one of the most influential writers of 20th century and contributed to the avant-garde of modernism.
Features of Ulysses pdf:
- English is the original language of the book.
- Based on famous epic poem of Homer.
- The original publication year of the book is 1922.
- There are 730 pages in the book.
- Also, it is written in the stream of consciousness technique, drawing parallels between an ancient epic and modern time.
- Also considered to be one of the most important works of literature.
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