On James Joyce's "Ulysses"
A Discussion with Catherine Flynn
Episode 95 of the New Books in Irish Studies podcast, hosted by New Books Network, titled "On James Joyce's "Ulysses"" was published on December 12, 2022 and runs 33 minutes.
December 12, 2022 ·33m · New Books in Irish Studies
Summary
Perhaps more than any other book, Ulysses has the reputation of being difficult—it is dense, allusive, and often hard to follow. But Joyce wasn’t trying to be challenging for its own sake, or because he sadistically wanted to punish future students assigned his book. Quite the contrary. With Ulysses, Joyce wanted to explore and convey what it is to be alive. And just like his book, life is difficult and confusing, but also thrilling and joyful. Catherine Flynn is Associate Professor, Affiliate of the Program in Critical Theory, Director of Berkeley Connect in English, and Director of Irish Studies at the University of California Berkeley. She is the author of James Joyce and the Matter of Paris. See more information on our website, WritLarge.fm. Follow us on Twitter @WritLargePod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices