Mayo Library offers chance to read 'the greatest work of Irish literature'
Ulysses was published on February 2, 1922, on the 40th birthday of writer James Joyce
So you’ve always wanted to read James Joyce’s , but you have been put off by its size, its difficulty, its reputation….
Deemed to be one of the most important and influential novels ever written, this masterpiece of fiction is also one of the books that few people ever complete.
A lot are daunted by the idea of tackling , so don’t worry if you number amongst them. This autumn, Mayo Library will be helping you to read the easy way.
Over a period of 15 weeks from September to Christmas, readers will read a chapter of the book and will take part in a guided discussion on what they have read in an informal and informative (and most importantly, entertaining) session the following week. By Christmas, you can finally say that you have read the hardest but most rewarding novel in the English language.
If you feel ready now to dive into , this is your chance. Step into the vibrant streets of Dublin alongside Leopold Bloom and Stephen Dedalus and explore themes of identity, alienation, and the complexity of human experience.
As places on this course will be limited, if you are interested, please email avaughan@mayococo.ie before August 16th to confirm your commitment. And of course, you can reserve a copy of on the library's online catalogue and collect it from a library branch close to you.
"We have a variety of editions for you to choose from. You can also read or listen to the book on BorrowBox, our digital book platform," says Austin Vaughan, County Librarian.
Will this be the year you will finally get around to reading the greatest work of Irish literature? Yes, yes, yes.
