Armagan (any pronouns) 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?

Armagan (any pronouns) since we are really lucky in terms of following intertextuality/references to other texts, by the help of search engines and access to related documen…moresince we are really lucky in terms of following intertextuality/references to other texts, by the help of search engines and access to related documents. it is much more easy to read and enjoy joyce's highly intertextual narrative. however, it takes some time.. especially, if English is your second language (like mine), you need to accept taking pleasure from slow-reading. ..and as far as I understand and follow the references from various online sources, it is an entertaining and bold novel against the hegemony of Ancient Greek.

I also agree that, with no hurry to end it, listening the novel while reading it, and pausing and making research, would give extra time to establish and discover the connections within Ulyssees. So, it is a kind of journey that modern reader would enjoy, if he/she wants to join Joyce's world of fictions.(less)

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Deepak Pitaliya You are quite right when you say "...you need to accept taking pleasure from slow-reading. ..and as far as I understand and follow the references from ...more
Nov 28, 2014 08:45PM

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