Joyce's Dublin: A Walking Guide to Ulysses

by John F. McCarthy, Danis Rose, Jack McCarthy

Offers a guide to the Dublin haunts of James Joyce's characters in "Ulysses"

Hardcover

First published June 1, 1991

About the author

John F. McCarthy is Director of the Resources Environment and Development (RE&D) Program, Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, The Australian National University.

Reviews

[Jerry Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've had this book for a number of years still hoping to make it over to Dublin to follow Joyce's footsteps (or at least to the places that still exist). It is beautifully arranged to correspond with each chapter of the novel, complete with chapter summaries and photos as well as biographical and social commentary. In addition, when consulting this volume while reading the novel, the reader is able to visualize all the peregrinations of Bloom and Stephen as they make their way around their beloved city.

[Fernando Sobral · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful and fun. A nice complement.

[Petra · Rating 5 out of 5]

A small book packed with interesting information on the locations in Dublin related to James Joyce's Ulysses. This is the book you want tucked in your knapsack when in Dublin and wanting to explore the routes taken in the novel.
Each chapter follows the route taken in the corresponding episode. In addition are notes on name changes that have occurred over the years, changes in landscape and things to look for. As well, instructions on which buses or routes to take to get to an area. One area also warns of travelling through it alone; not the best part of town....best to go there during the day.
A wealth of interesting information in such a slim book.

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Ulysses, James Joyce goes to extremes to get the historical details correct. He gives us street names, the names of buildings, shops, people that were real. In this Walking Guide, Jack McCarthy allows us to see the places and buildings where the events in the novel took place. And if you can get to Dublin, you can use it as a guide to retrace the steps of the characters. Great pictures and information for anyone who enjoyed the novel.