Tom answers “I have tried reading this book twice but...”

Deepak Pitaliya asked this question about Ulysses:

I have tried reading this book twice but could not get past 30-40 pages. I even read Iliad and Odyssey before starting this book as the book is supposed to draw some parallel with Odyssey. Is it readable?

Tom I used this (mostly) annotated version when I read it. It helped a lot. Plus after every chapter, I read the relevant summaries on Shmoop, Sparknotes …moreI used this (mostly) annotated version when I read it. It helped a lot. Plus after every chapter, I read the relevant summaries on Shmoop, Sparknotes etc, as well as summaries of relevant parts of the Odyssey. A lot of work? Sure. But I think well worth the effort.

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Frank D A good way to go.
Jul 12, 2020 06:46PM · flag

Kevin Bradshaw What parallels are there with the odyssey? I'm very familiar with Homer. So I don't need line or book # citations or much context. You can just mentio ...more
Aug 08, 2021 02:52PM · flag

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