The Guide to James Joyce's Ulysses

8vo, br. ed, pp. 314. this essential guide to James Joyce's masterpiece weaves together plot summaries, interpretive analyses, scholarly perspectives, and historical and biographical context to create an easy-to-read, entertaining, and thorough review of <i>Ulysses</i>.</b></p><p>In <i>The Guide to James Joyce's 'Ulysses</i>,' Patrick Hastings provides comprehensive support to readers of Joyce's magnum opus by illuminating crucial details and reveling in the mischievous genius of this unparalleled novel. Written in a voice that offers encouragement and good humor, this guidebook maintains a closeness to the original text and supports the first-time reader of <i>Ulysses</i> with the information needed to successfully finish and appreciate the novel. Deftly weaving together spirited plot summaries, helpful interpretive analyses, scholarly criticism, and explanations of historical and biographical context, Hastings makes Joyce's famously intimidating novelóone that challenges the conventions and limits of languageómore accessible and enjoyable than ever before. He unpacks each chapter of <i>Ulysses</i> with episode guides, which offer pointed and readable explanations of what occurs in the text. He also deals adroitly with many of the puzzles Joyce hoped would "keep the professors busy for centuries." </p><p>Full of practical resourcesóincluding maps, explanations of the old British system of money, photos of places and things mentioned in the text, annotated bibliographies, and a detailed chronology of Bloomsday (June 16, 1904óthe single day on which Ulysses is set)óthis is an invaluable first resource about a work of art that celebrates the strength of spirit required to endure the trials of everyday existence.<i> The Guide to James Joyce's 'Ulysses'</i> is perfect for anyone undertaking a reading of Joyce's novel, whether as a student, a member of a reading group, or a lover of literature finally crossing this novel off the bucket list.</p>