Ulysses by James Joyce

First published in 1922, James Joyce’s Ulysses is a groundbreaking modernist novel that revolutionized 20th-century literature. Set in Dublin over the course of a single day—June 16, 1904—the novel follows Leopold Bloom, Stephen Dedalus, and a vibrant cast of characters in a richly detailed, stream-of-consciousness narrative. Drawing parallels to Homer’s Odyssey, Joyce explores universal themes of identity, love, alienation, and the search for meaning in everyday life. Celebrated for its experimental style, linguistic innovation, and psychological depth, Ulysses remains a monumental, challenging, and endlessly rewarding masterpiece.