Celebrating the centenary of the novel widely regarded as the greatest ever written, Colm Tóibín and Terrence Killeen untangle Joyce’s knotty classic to reveal the wonders beneath.
One hundred years since its publication confirmed James Joyce as one of the greatest writers in the English language and a fearless creative genius willing and able to reimagine the possibilities of literature for the modern age, Ulysses has become an undisputed canonical classic.
In this livestream event with Belle Donati, Ireland’s greatest living novelist, Colm Tóibín , and its foremost Joyce scholar, Terence Killeen, come together to celebrate this complex, controversial masterpiece, offering new and vital insights that will delight layman readers and seasoned Joyceans alike.
We will explore the novel’s fascinating history, from its writing and publication to its long contemporary afterlife. And we will get under the skin of the text to discover the joys of Joyce’s remarkable range of themes, styles, and voices.
Don’t miss this indispensable and illuminating guide to one of the twentieth century’s greatest works of art from two modern day masters.
