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Topic: James Joyce?
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AmberVonSchriek
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posted November 29, 2002 06:23 PM
Has anyone read any of his books? I'm considering buying one out of curiosity but I'd like to get some opinions!------------------
we'll be together till the end of time and when you smile, red rose, it's just like blue sunshine...
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theFajita
Knowflake Posts: 2007
From: Boca Raton, FL USA
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted November 29, 2002 08:05 PM
Sorry Amber I don't know!------------------
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Carlo
Knowflake Posts: 1612
From: Second America
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted November 29, 2002 09:51 PM
I am not a big fan, yet I would say don't start with Ulysses...IP: Logged |
Foxxy
Knowflake Posts: 273
From: Toronto
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted November 29, 2002 10:58 PM
I haven't read any of his books however I have seen two of them as Play's, and they were pretty good.  IP: Logged |
proxieme
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posted November 30, 2002 12:32 AM
For pretentious fun, see _Finnegan's Wake_.Eh, it may be an example of art taking itself too seriously, but I kinda like it. IP: Logged |
pearly
Knowflake Posts: 555
From: Neptune, Milky Way, Universe
Registered: Jun 2002
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posted November 30, 2002 03:35 PM
I'm reading Ulysses now  What Carlo said...  Although I should add that aside from the fact it is a "slow read", (time consuming in the way that you have to absorb it properly and may even have to do research  as this author has a VERY unique style), it is a fulfilling undertaking. Let us know what you decide to read!  IP: Logged |
Cinni
Knowflake Posts: 21
From: The Big Tent Outside
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted November 30, 2002 10:07 PM
Ulysses was one of Joyce's best works, and considered one of the 20th century's most influential books, in terms of artistic style and issues regarding revolution, consciousness, and being. To understand the essence of Ulysses, I would recommend reading A Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Man first, then Ulysses. It is relatively easier to read than the latter but you will gain some understanding on some of the themes and style that Joyce was employing on his most famous work. Have fun.IP: Logged |
Zerep
Knowflake Posts: 770
From: Paris,France
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted December 03, 2002 03:01 PM
ah yes....sir James-another amazing irish person(lol)-we are very proud of that perticular shamrock...IP: Logged |
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