Listen "Ulysses - James Joyce"
Episode Synopsis
James Joyce's Ulysses is explored through several excerpts, focusing on the character Leopold Bloom's androgyny and its significance within the novel. The excerpts also examine the themes of paternity and maternity, contrasting Bloom's empathetic nature with the inadequate fathers depicted, and highlighting Stephen Dedalus's rebellion against patriarchal structures. Further analysis investigates Joyce's modernist approach to Irish identity, contrasting it with romantic nationalism. Finally, the excerpts explore the novel's complex use of language, showcasing Joyce's experimental style and Bloom's attempts to expand linguistic boundaries.
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