5/23/2023 0 Comments Ireland by frank delaney summary![]() ![]() It’s written in plain language and is very easy to follow. Each chapter opens with a quick explanation of the corresponding episode in The Odyssey, which I personally really enjoyed. Instead, it’s a collection of essays summarizing the 18 episodes of Ulysses and their major themes. It’s also not an annotation, so you won’t find every reference explained. I have seen The Bloomsday Book described as a “novel” online, but it isn’t a novel at all. I picked this book up the same day I bought my first copy of Ulysses since I figured I could use all the help I could get. Harry Blamires’ Bloomsday Book is a tried and true option. If you’re shopping around for just the right guide, I have some suggestions. Googling “ Ulysses reading guide” will provide you with a plethora of options, in online, audio and dead-tree formats. I created Blooms & Barnacles in part because I hope it can be a resource for people who need some help making sense of Ulysses’ tough bits. ![]() It’s not necessary to have a reading guide if you’re reading Ulysses for the first time, but it’s very likely you will encounter references or full passages that are completely inscrutable. It’s a rewarding beast, but it’s nice to have a companion by your side while facing such a beast. ![]() I love Ulysses, but it can be a beast to get through. ![]()
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