If yes, how many years did it take you? ;)
2006-07-23 05:20:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Yes. I actually read it for a class, so it didn't (couldn't) take me too long. I have to say, I appreciate Joyce, but, man, do I hate to read him.
2006-07-23 05:22:38 · answer #1 · answered by adelinia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took a class in college in which we read the entire book, one chapter at a time. I think it would be a difficult read without an expert to discuss what you have read. There was a companion book, written by Stuart Gilbert, I believe, that was extremely helpful to my understanding. Also there is a book called Ulysses Annotated that tells you a lot of the references and symbolism in the book. It is not a book that I would recommend attempting alone, but good luck!
I did enjoy marvelling at how Joyce thought of so many layers of meaning and made them all work together.
2006-07-24 11:12:33 · answer #2 · answered by Amy C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the book on my night stand as we speak so I can start reading it, but I haven't started yet. It's my goal to get though it this summer if possible because I love Joyce, but we'll see if that happens.
As for your question, yes, people have read _Ulysses_, however many people start it and can't finish it. It may be "the modern novel" but that doesn't mean it's the most approachable novel.
2006-07-23 14:23:55 · answer #3 · answered by PrincessBritty 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good question. I have started this book four times over the last 20 years and never got past the first chapter. It is the only book I have ever started to read and not finished. It's impressive to see that others have actually finished this book.
I will not attempt this again. Life is too short and there are so may more books to read.
2006-07-23 14:20:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the book didn't take me long to read, though it was quite an undertaking, I recommend reading Joyce's The Dubliners.
2006-07-23 13:27:54 · answer #5 · answered by vampire_12002 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i read Ulysses recently for the first time up to the fifth or sixth chapter.
however, i felt that i needed to broaden my knowledge of Shakespeare and Irish history before i continue. I'll give it about 6 months before i start to re-read it or just start off where i left.
it's a bizarre book. but it's absolutely fascinating how Joyce uses language, plot and structure.
[what's horrific is the fact that one of my English teachers hasn't read it... it's one of the most genius texts of all time]
2006-07-23 12:44:01 · answer #6 · answered by wilde.reader 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I bought it a good decade ago and haven't even opened it yet.
But I'll keep you posted...
2006-07-23 18:00:09 · answer #7 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋