Ulysses In 80: The Ulysses Experience
UlyssesIn80-Reading James Joyce Masterpiece in 80 Days is a summer-long reading companion hosted by Cliona O'Farrelly and Mark Sanford Gross. This isn't a dry lecture series; it's a shared expedition into one of literature's most celebrated and challenging novels. We're tackling the book in manageable daily portions from June 1st to August 19th, 2025, making the famously dense text accessible and, more importantly, enjoyable. Each episode serves as your guide for that day's reading, unpacking the language, historical context, and labyrinthine humor of Joyce's Dublin. You'll hear our own reactions and insights as first-time and returning readers, which means we approach the text with a sense of discovery and occasional bewilderment that listeners will likely recognize. The podcast also features condensed recaps of our weekly conversations with a rotating cast of Joyce scholars, historians, authors, and artists who help illuminate the novel's endless layers. Whether you're holding the book open beside you or just listening along to understand the legacy of Ulysses, this daily podcast provides structure, camaraderie, and a few laughs for a literary journey that can often feel solitary and daunting. It's designed to be the conversation you'd want to have after each reading session, full of observations, questions, and those "aha" moments that make tackling a masterpiece so rewarding.
