Ulysses in Critical Perspective - (Florida James Joyce) by Michael Patrick Gillespie & A Nicholas Fargnoli (Paperback)

About the Book

In this survey of foundational theory on James Joyce's Ulysses, seasoned Joyceans introduce the methodologies that have made significant contributions to understanding the novel.

Book Synopsis

A survey of foundational theory on James Joyce's Ulysses

This collection of essays reviews the state of theory on James Joyce's Ulysses more
than 100 years after the fictitious Leopold Bloom steps into the novel,
a day Joyceans celebrate as Bloomsday. The contributors--well known for
their work in James Joyce studies--each provide three assessments in
their areas of specialization: a history of the best criticism to date,
an updating of critical positions, and an agenda for future examination.
In clear, accessible language, the collection examines the insights
readers can expect from particular modes of inquiry and offers an
informed view of theoretical approaches and interpretive trends.

For
new Joyce scholars, the book provides a highly readable summary of
existing criticism. For seasoned Joyceans, it offers an important review
of the methodologies that have made significant contributions to
understanding the novel.

About the Author

Michael Patrick Gillespie is Louise Edna Goeden Professor of English at Marquette University. A. Nicholas Fargnoli is professor of theology and English at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, New York.