Ulysses Unbound

Ideal for readers new to Ulysses and written with a depth of knowledge invaluable to scholars, Ulysses Unbound is a clear and comprehensive guide to James Joyces masterpiece from one of the foremost Dublin-based Joyce experts. Terence Killeen discusses the novels eighteen episodes individually. For each episode, Killeen provides a brief narrative summary along with an account of the parallels from Homers Odyssey. Next, he devotes attention to the episodes unique style, in recognition of the novels remarkable stylistic diversity. He also includes a commentary section that surveys the episodes principal themes and function within the broader context of the development of the work as a whole. These sections are followed by notes that help explain some of the main characters and historical events in the text, illuminating the real people who provided so much of the books material. Glossaries define many of the foreign language terms that pepper the text. Mindful of the needs of readers tackling Ulysses for the first time, Killeen begins his treatment of the episodes simply and expands his discussions as the novels text expands. He concludes with an overall reading of Ulysses that considers possible approaches to interpreting the book in its entirety. The guide also features a brief account of Joyces life and a description of the novels eventful textual and publishing history. Accessible and authoritative, Ulysses Unbound is an indispensable companion for both students and specialists.