Ulysses Unbound: A Reader's Companion to James Joyce's Ulysses

Ulysses Unbound is a comprehensive guide to one of modern literature's most complex and controversial texts, offering new and vital insights for students and specialists. It combines close literary analysis with a broad account of the novel's history, revealing the joys of Joyce's themes, styles, and voices and reanimating the real people who inspired the characters.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 20 January 2022
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Ulysses, a cornerstone of modern literature, is renowned for its intricate complexity and contentious nature. In his comprehensive guide, "Ulysses Unbound," Joyce expert Terence Killeen unravels this intricate classic, unveiling the wonders beneath for readers of all levels, from students to specialists. This revised edition, published to commemorate the centenary of the novel's initial publication in 1922, seamlessly blends close literary analysis with a sweeping account of the novel's rich history, encompassing its writing, publication, and enduring contemporary influence. By delving into the text's intricacies, Killeen brings to life the real-life individuals who inspired many of the characters, offering a fresh perspective on Joyce's remarkable range of themes, styles, and voices. "Ulysses Unbound" serves as an indispensable, enlightening, and captivating companion to one of the twentieth century's paramount artistic achievements, with a foreword by acclaimed author Colm Tóibín.

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780141999760