Ulysses (AmazonClassics Edition) by James Joyce

Ulysses (AmazonClassics Edition)

Joyce's Dublin Odyssey: A Feast for the Ears

Written byJames Joyce
Length31h10m
Release dateJanuary 21, 2020
LanguageEnglish
★★★☆ 3.9 (687 ratings)

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AuthorJames Joyce
NarratorAidan Kelly, Alana Kerr Collins
Runtime31h10m
PublishedJanuary 21, 2020
Rating★★★☆ 3.9 / 5 (687 ratings)
CategoriesLiterature & Fiction, Classics, Genre Fiction, Literary Fiction
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

James Joyce's Ulysses is no ordinary audiobook. Spanning a single day in Dublin, this modernist masterpiece weaves together the lives of three characters - Leopold Bloom, Molly Bloom, and Stephen Dedalus - in a labyrinthine tapestry of language and thought. Narrators Aidan Kelly and Alana Kerr Collins bring Joyce's stream-of-consciousness prose to life with remarkable dexterity, shifting seamlessly between characters and narrative styles. This isn't just an audiobook; it's an immersive, aural experience that demands active listening and rewards curiosity.

Tags: Modernist LiteratureStream-of-ConsciousnessDublinIrelandLiterary MasterpieceChallenging ListenActive Listening

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Editor's Review ★★★☆

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Listening to Ulysses is like stepping into a time machine, a dream, and a linguistic funhouse all at once. Aidan Kelly's Bloom is a symphony of warmth and weariness, while Alana Kerr Collins' Molly is a sultry, sensuous delight. Their performances are the linchpin of this audiobook's success, guiding listeners through Joyce's complex, often bewildering, but always captivating narrative. The pacing is deliberate, sometimes meandering, but always purposeful. It's a journey that's not for the faint-hearted, but for those who embrace the challenge, Ulysses offers a literary adventure like no other. My only critique? The sheer length can be daunting, but stick with it - the rewards are immense. Also, some of the more experimental chapters can be jarring, but they're also part of what makes Ulysses so unique.

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