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Ulysses
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"Ulysses" is James Joyce's magnum opus and one of the key texts of 20th-century modernist literature. The action unfolds over the course of a single day—June 16, 1904—in Dublin. The narrative centers on seemingly ordinary events in the lives of advertising agent Leopold Bloom, the young writer Stephen Dedalus, and Molly Bloom.
Following parallels with Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey," the author transforms an everyday journey through the city into a unique modern odyssey. The novel is known for its innovative form, its use of stream-of-consciousness techniques, a complex system of literary allusions, and its experiments with language and style.
"Ulysses" reveals the inner world of its characters, their thoughts, memories, and experiences, creating a multilayered picture of human consciousness and urban life. This work became one of the most influential novels of the 20th century and had a profound impact on the development of world literature.
The text of the work is presented in English without adaptations or abridgements, allowing one to fully appreciate the writer's mastery. James Joyce and his literary experiments."
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