Ulysses

First published in 1922, James Joyce’s Ulysses is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential novels of the 20th century. Set in Dublin over the course of a single day — June 16, 1904 — the book parallels the structure of Homer’s Odyssey, following the lives of Leopold Bloom, Stephen Dedalus, and Molly Bloom through a rich tapestry of inner thoughts, shifting narrative styles, and stream-of-consciousness prose.

Celebrated for its innovation, depth, and humor, Ulysses is a landmark of modernist literature, challenging and rewarding readers with its linguistic inventiveness, complex symbolism, and profound insight into the human experience.