{"product_id":"ulysses-flamingo-modern-classics","title":"Ulysses by James Joyce","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUlysses\u003c\/strong\u003e by James Joyce is a groundbreaking modernist novel that follows a single day—June 16, 1904—in the life of Leopold Bloom as he wanders through Dublin. Structured loosely on Homer’s \u003cem data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"199\"\u003eOdyssey\u003c\/em\u003e, the novel parallels classical epic themes through the mundane yet richly symbolic events of everyday life. Bloom, an Irish Jew, encounters a host of characters and inner reflections as he navigates issues of identity, fidelity, mortality, and alienation. Interwoven with his journey are the narratives of Stephen Dedalus, a young aspiring artist, and Molly Bloom, Leopold’s wife, whose final chapter features a famous stream-of-consciousness monologue. With its experimental style, shifting perspectives, dense allusions, and linguistic innovation, \u003cem data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eUlysses\u003c\/em\u003e redefined the possibilities of the novel form. Despite initial controversy over its explicit content, it is now celebrated as one of the most influential and ambitious works in English literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Author:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Joyce \u003c\/strong\u003ewas an Irish novelist, short story writer, and poet, widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative literary figures of the 20th century. Born in Dublin in 1882, Joyce is best known for his masterworks \u003cem data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eUlysses\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eA Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"294\"\u003eDubliners\u003c\/em\u003e, and the famously complex \u003cem data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"337\"\u003eFinnegans Wake\u003c\/em\u003e. His writing is characterized by stream-of-consciousness narration, intricate language, and deep psychological insight, often drawing heavily from his own life and the cultural fabric of Dublin. Joyce revolutionized modern fiction by pushing the boundaries of narrative form and language, influencing generations of writers. Though he spent much of his life abroad—in places like Trieste, Zurich, and Paris—his works remained deeply rooted in Irish identity and history. Revered and debated in equal measure, Joyce’s literary legacy continues to shape the landscape of modern literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276708147457,"sku":"2F9QLI0N6-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/JamesJoyce_e3d2264d-746e-4532-8805-52809bb39040.jpg?v=1627244104","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/ulysses-flamingo-modern-classics","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}