EPISODE · Jul 14, 2021 · 1H
Agendath Netaim
from Blooms & Barnacles · host Kelly Bryan
Leopold Bloom contemplates the purchase of immense melonfields north of Jaffa.Topics covered in this episode include the Zionist movement of the early 20th century, how to pronounce Agendath Netaim, why Joyce might have changed Agudat to Agendath, hypostasis, the business sense (or nonsense) of buying farmland in Palestine, Bleibtreustrasse 34, morphic resonance, Dlugacz the porkbutcher as Hermes, whether or not Bloom is a Zionist, Citron, Mastiansky, and St. Kevin’s Parade, why Bloom’s rejection of Zion makes him more like Odysseus, James Joyce’s thoughts on Zionism, and toxic nostalgia.Sweny's Patreon helps keep this marvelous Dublin landmark alive. Please subscribe!On the Blog:Agendath NetaimSocial Media:Facebook | TwitterSubscribe to Blooms & Barnacles:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher
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