Ulysses

James Joyce

Synopsis

"To learn one must be humble. But life is the great teacher."

Set entirely over the course of a single day—June 16, 1904—Ulysses follows the ordinary wanderings of Leopold Bloom through the streets of Dublin. As he eats, walks, works, and mourns, his path eventually crosses with Stephen Dedalus, a young teacher and aspiring poet. This "everyman" epic elevates the mundane details of daily life—a burnt kidney for breakfast, a trip to the cemetery, a conversation in a library—to the level of myth. By weaving the inner thoughts of his characters into a "stream of consciousness," Joyce creates a portrait of human experience that is as vast as the ocean and as intimate as a heartbeat.

A Revolution in Language: Joyce uses a different literary style for every chapter, ranging from newspaper headlines and catechism to a "maternity hospital" scene that evolves through every stage of the English language's history. Ulysses is not just a story; it is a linguistic playground that rewards curiosity and deep reading.

The Human Soul Unfiltered: The novel concludes with the legendary "Penelope" episode—a 40-page, unpunctuated soliloquy by Bloom's wife, Molly Bloom. This stream of memory and desire is one of the most famous passages in literature, capturing the raw, chaotic, and beautiful flow of human thought as Molly affirms her love for life with a final, resounding "Yes."

The Book That Changed Everything: Once banned for its frankness, Ulysses is now celebrated annually on Bloomsday. It remains a testament to the idea that there is an entire universe contained within a single person and a single day.

Answer the call of the modern epic. Purchase "Ulysses" today and join the ranks of those who have conquered the greatest novel of our time.

Disponible depuis: 12/01/2026.

Longueur d'impression: 525 pages.

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