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Ulysses - James Joyce

Read more about "Ulysses," one of the greatest works of the 20th century. James Joyce is the author. He's well-known for his short story series, "Dubliners," for "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man," and "Finnegans Wake."
Ulysses
Ulysses by James Joyce holds a very special place in the history of English literature. It's considered to be one of the greatest masterpieces of modernist literature. Read more about the novel, with this review.
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Banning Ulysses
James Joyce's "Ulysses" is one of the most important books of the 20th century, but its size and style often scare away would-be readers. And, while his language has been praised for its poetic and varied style, it has also been criticized for its explicit nature.
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James Joyce's "Ulysses" (1922) has been called the greatest literary masterpiece of the 20th century. Although the size and scope of Joyce's epic scares away many readers, I encourage you to dig into this novel. You'll soon begin to enjoy the complexity and beauty of Joyce's style; and you'll discover why the book has been so controversial (and banned). Read more about James Joyce's "Ulysses." It's a classic, not to be missed.
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(1882-1941) Irish writer. James Joyce is considered one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, with works like "Ulysses," "Dubliners," and "Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man." Read more about the life and works of James Joyce.

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