{"product_id":"ulysses-riverrun-editions","title":"Ulysses: (riverrun editions)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eUlysses includes us in ways that no other work prepares us for, and the question is what a novel can be. It was first published in 1922 and was famed for its notoriety. This edition includes the revisions that Joyce made to the novel during his lifetime. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 592 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16 June 2021\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Quercus Publishing\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUlysses, a masterpiece of literature, transcends the boundaries of exclusion and embraces us in ways that no other work prepares us for. The question that arises is not merely about the definition of a novel, but rather, what the potential of a novel can be. In this regard, Ulysses stands as the ultimate answer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished initially in 1922, Ulysses faced rejection from several printers in Dublin and London due to its obscene content. However, it was eventually published in book form by Shakespeare and Company in Paris in a limited-edition printing of 1000 copies. Despite its initial obscurity, Ulysses gained fame for its notoriety rather than its literary merit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike its author, Ulysses exists in a complex and intricate relationship with its language, English, and its setting, Ireland. Joyce delves into the themes that had preoccupied him in his previous works, including nationalism, empire, religion, identity, and sex, in a novel that vividly brings Dublin to life on June 16th, 1904.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis edition of Ulysses: The Restored Text includes the revisions that Joyce made to the novel throughout his lifetime. It is a testament to his unwavering dedication to his art and his commitment to preserving the integrity of his masterpiece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUlysses is a testament to the power of literature to transcend boundaries and engage the human spirit. It challenges our perceptions, expands our horizons, and invites us to explore the depths of the human experience. As we immerse ourselves in its pages, we are transported to a world of profound beauty, complexity, and endless possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 706g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 197 x 128 x 57 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781529405538                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Joyce","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44097842381050,"sku":"9781529405538","price":10.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/876af186ade666c98ebf3fe61a56bedf.jpg?v=1629690231","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/ulysses-riverrun-editions","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}