Thursday, 10 October 2024 (18.132)

The last reading saw the end of chapter 17 (“Ithaca”) and started off with “Penelope”, stopping at: “a fine salty taste yes because” (18.132)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 3 October 2024 (17.2209)

The last reading stopped at: “ separator from both.” (17.2209)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 26 September 2024 (17.1901)

The last reading stopped at: “the sanctity of the sabbath.” (17.1901)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 19 Semptember 2024 (17.1615)

The last reading stopped at: “left Kingstown for England):” (17.1615)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 12 September 2024 (17.1278)

The last reading stopped at: “transmitted and registered.” (17.1278)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Next reading: 12 September 2024

Please note that the Zurich Foundation is taking a break over the summer: There will be no Ulysses readings from 18 July - 5 September. The first reading after the break will be held on 12 September.

Visitors are still welcome to drop in or to use the library throughout the summer (opening hours: 10 am - 5 pm).

Thursday, 11 July 2024 (17.972)

The last reading stopped at: “their residences (if both speakers were resident in different places). (17.972)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 4 July 2024 (17.634)

The last reading stopped at: 

Did he attribute this homonymity to information or coincidence or intuition?

Coincidence.

(17.634) 

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 27 June 2024 (17.376)

The group has started episode 17 (“Ithaca”) and stopped at: “a presentable condition” (17.376)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden for the place

9 June 2024

This online bookmark will be paused for a couple of weeks. It will be resumed after Thursday, 27 June 2024. We are sorry for the interruption.

Thursday, 30 May 2024 (16.1649)

The last reading stopped at: “the keeper of the shanty who didn't seem to.” (16.1649)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 23 May 2024 (16.1379)

At the last reading, the group started the paragraph beginning “This gratuitous contribution” and stopped midway at: “simply coined shoals of money out of” (16.1379). 

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden for the update

Thursday, 16 May 2024 (18.1118)

The last reading stopped at: “so as the others in case they.” (16.1118)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 2 May 2024 (16.)

Please Note that there will be no reading on Ascension Day (Thursday, 9 May 2024).

The last reading stopped at: “medical analysis involved” (16.806)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 25 April 2024 (16.486)

The last reading stopped at: 

— Glass. That boggles 'em. Glass. (16.486) 

For an image of the postcard that the sailor is showing off, see Aida Yared's page JoyceImages.

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 18 April 2024 (16.171)

The group has finished episode 15 (“Circe”) and reached the following place in episode 16 (“Eumaeus”): “though he hadn't said a word about it” (16.171)

Thursday, 11 April 2024 (15.4716)

The last reading stopped at: “Goooooooooood” (15.4716)

Thursday, 4 April 2024 (15.4313)

The last reading stopped with Bloom's words: “I need mountain air” (15.4313). The place is followed by long stage directions printed in italics.

For those who are interested and have time after the reading next Thursday (April 11): Ulrich Blumenbach will speak about his rendition into German of Joyce's Finnegans Wake.

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 21 March 2024 (15.3931)

Please note: There will be no reading on Maundy Thursday (Gründonnerstag), 28 March 2024. The reading group will gather again on April 4.

The last reading stopped at Stephen's: “Where's the red carpet spread?” (15.3931)

This is a little before SIMON's, and then the CROWD's, somewhat longer passages.

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 14 March 2024 (15.3481)

The last reading stopped at BELLA's words: “You'll know me the next time.” (15.3481)

One favourite passage was:

      © Sabrina Alonso

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 7 March 2024 (15.3026)

The last reading stopped at: “Many. Hundreds.” (15.3026), just before THE SINS OF THE PAST speak.

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 29 February 2024 (15.2576)

The last reading stopped with Virag's words: “A son of a whore. Apocalypse.” (15.2576)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 22 February 2024 (15.2250)

The last reading stopped at Mr Lyster's “high pagoda hat” (15.2250) 

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 15 February 2024 (15.1895)

The last reading stopped at the verse which hides a four-letter word: 

THE PRISON GATE GIRLS: 

If you see Kay

Tell him he may
See you in tea

Tell him from me.

(15.1895) 

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 8 February 2024 (15.1448)

The last reading stopped at:

THE PEERS:

I do become your liege man of life and limb to earthly worship. (15.1448)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 25 January 2024 (15.1012)

Please note that there will be no reading next Thursday, 1 February 2024. The Ulysses group will meet again on 8 February.

The last reading stopped with Bloom's words at: “Sir Bob, I said ......” (15.1012)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Award for Fritz Senn

Fritz Senn was awarded the “Presidential Distinguished Service Award” by Michael D. Higgins, president of Ireland, on Tuesday, 16 January 2024.

video

You may enjoy this video recording, particularly at around 9 min 30 s.

Announcement Irish Diaspora

Thursday, 18 January 2024 (15.576)

The last reading stopped line number 576 (episode 15) with the words:

MRS BREEN

(eagerly) Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.

Thursday, 11 January 2024 (15.189)

The group has finished reading chapter 14 (“Oxen of the Sun”). It has now started chapter 15 (“Circe”) and reached the following place:

THE GONG

Bang Bang Bla Bak Blud Bugg Bloo. (15.189)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 21 December 2023 (14.1498)

The last reading stopped around two pages before the end of the chapter at: “Ex!” (14.1498)

Please note that there will be no reading between Christmas and New Year. The next reading will be held on Thursday, 11 January 2024.

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 14 December 2023 (14.1285)

The last reading stopped at: “the survival of the fittest” (14.1285). This is about two thirds into the paragraph beginning, “It had better be stated here and now” (14.1223).

The numbers 14.1285 refer to the place in the text edited by Hans Walter Gabler (14 = episode number; 1285 = line number). 

Please note that there will be no readings between Christmas and New Year.

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 7 December 2023 (14.1037)

The last reading stopped at: “Murderer's ground” (14.1037)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 16 November 2023 (14.473)

The last reading stopped at: “to bring brenningly biddeth.” (14.473)

The numbers 14.473 refer to the place in the text edited by Hans Walter Gabler (14 = episode number; 473 = line number). 

Thursday, 9 November 2023 (14.276)

The last reading stopped at: “those wastrels and murdered his goods with whores.” (14.276)

Thursday, 2 November 2023 (14.70)

The group has now finished chapter 13 (“Nausicaa”) and started challenging chapter 14 (“Oxen of the Sun”). It stopping at: “it is come by her thereto to lie in, her term up” (14.70), about two pages into the episode if you are using the Gabler edition.

The numbers 14.70 refer to the place in the text edited by Hans Walter Gabler (14 = episode number; 70 = line number). 

With thanks to Werner Neck

Thursday, 26 October 2023 (13.1100)

The reading stopped at: “Lovers: yum yum.” (13.1100)

The numbers 13.51100 refer to the place in the text edited by Hans Walter Gabler (13 = episode number; 1100 = line number) 

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 19 October 2023 (13.849)

The last reading stopped at: “O, he did. Into her. She did. Done.” (13.849)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 12 October 2023 (13.504)

The last reading stopped at: “to see the difference for himself.” (13.504) (Penguin edition: p. 468)

The numbers 13.504 refer to the place in the text edited by Hans Walter Gabler (13 = episode number; 504 = line number) 

With thanks to Werner Neck

Thursday, 5 October 2023 (end of chapter 12, “Cyclops”)

The group has finished chapter 12 (“Cyclops”).

Thursday, 28 September 2023 (12.1771)

The last reading stopped at:

— Off with you, says Martin to the jarvey. (12.1771)

Here's an illustrated passage from the reading:

The numbers 12.1771 refer to the place in the text edited by Hans Walter Gabler (12 = episode number; 1771 = line number) 

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 21 September 2023 (12.1437)

The last reading stopped at: “repeat after me the following words.” (12.1437)

The numbers 12.1437 refer to the place in the text edited by Hans Walter Gabler (12 = episode number; 1437 = line number) 

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 14 September 2023 (12.1110)

The last reading halted at: “I dismiss the case.” (12.1110)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 7 September 2023 (12.799)

The last reading stopped at: “would deprive me even of speech” (12.799)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 31 August 2023 (12.497)

The last reading stopped at: “Near ate the tin and all, hungry bloody mongrel.” (12.497)

A favourite passage was:

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 24 August 2023 (12.205)

The last reading finished chapter 11 (“Sirens”) and started chapter 12 (“Cyclops”). 

The group stopped at: “fashioned out of paleolithic stone.” (12.205), a “name-dropping” passage, which will be picked up again at the next reading.

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 17 August 2023 (11.1184)

The last reading stopped at: “That rules the world.” (11.1184)

Summer break: Please note that there will be no readings from 20 July–13 August. The Foundation remains open for visitors, however. 

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The last reading stopped at: “Deaf beetle he is.” (12.911)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden.

Thursday, 6 July 2023 (11.662)

The last reading stopped at: “as in cool glaucous eau de Nil Mina to tankards two her pinnacles of gold” (11.662)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 29 June 2023 (11.415)

The last reading stopped at: 

— La cloche! cried gleeful Lenehan. Trained by owner. No sawdust there.

(11.415)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 22 June 2023 (11.63)

The reading group has finished episode 10 (“Wandering Rocks”) and started the next episode (“Sirens”) with its “overture”. 

It stopped at: “Begin!” (11.63)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 15 June 2023 (10.1041)

The last reading stopped at:

— The lord lieutenantgeneral ... from the stairfoot. (10.1041)

The numbers 10.1041 refer to the place in the text edited by Hans Walter Gabler (10 = episode number; 1041 = line number) 

With thanks to Ralph Wettach

Thursday, 8 June 2023 (10.716)

The last reading stopped at: “Is it little sister Monica!” (10.716)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 1 June 2023 (10.336)

The last reading stopped at: “May I say a word to your telephone, missy?” (10.336)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 25 May 2023 (10.82)

The last reading stopped at: “Virtuous: but occasionally they were also badtempered.” (10.82)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden 

Thursday, 11 May 2023 (9.982)

Please note: There will be no reading on Thursday, 18 May (Ascension Day). The next reading will take place on 25 May 2023.

The last reading stopped at: “My kingdom for a drink. On.” (9.982)

Thursday, 4 May 2023 (9.740)

The last reading stopped at: “the palm of beauty?” (9.740)

The next paragraph begins: “— And the sense of property, Stephen said.” (9.741)

The numbers 9.740 refer to the place in the text edited by Hans Walter Gabler (9 = episode number; 740 = line number) 

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden 

Thursday, 20 April 2023 (9.220)

The last reading stopped at: “on his deathbed.” (9.220)

The next paragraphs begins: “Mother's deathbed.” (9.221)

Thursday, 13 April 2023 (8.1150)

The last reading stopped at: “Pity, of course: but somehow you can't cotton on to them someway.” (8.1150). 

The next paragraph begins: “Sir Frederick Falkiner” (8.1151)

Reading cancelled

Please note that today's and next week's reading (30 March and 6 April 2023) have had to be cancelled at short notice.

Thursday, 23 March 2023 (8.863)

The last reading stopped at: “Bleibtreustrasse. Yes but what about oysters.” (8.863)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 16 March 2023 (8.563)

The last reading stopped at: “If you imagine it's there you can almost see it. Can't see it.” (8.560)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 9 March 2023 (8.305)

The last reading stopped rather appropriately at: “She broke off suddenly.” (8.305)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 2 March 2023 (end of episode 7)

At the last reading, the group finished episode 7 (“Aeolus”). 

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 23 February 2023 (7.753)

The last reading stopped at: “What was that? the professor asked” (7.753). The next one will pick up from the headline reading: 

ITALIA, MAGISTRA ARTIUM

With thank to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 9 February 2023 (end of episode 6, Hades)

The group has now reached the end of episode 6 (“Hades”).

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden for his regular updates about the group's progress.

Thursday, 2 February (Joyce's birthday) 2023 (6.762)

The last reading stopped at: “Eight children he has anyway.” (6.762)

The numbers 6.762 refer to the place in the text edited by Hans Walter Gabler (6 = episode number; 762 = line number) 

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 26 January 2023 (6.520)

The last reading stopped at: “Fish's face, bloodless and livid.” (6.520)

The numbers 6.520 refer to the place in the text edited by Hans Walter Gabler (6 = episode number; 520 = line number) 

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 19 January 2023 (6.189)

The last reading stopped at: “As broad as it's long.” (6.189) 

The numbers 6.189 refer to the place in the text edited by Hans Walter Gabler (6 = episode number; 189 = line number) 

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 12 January 2023 (5.471)

The last reading stopped at: “O, he can look it up in the prescriptions book.” (5.471)

The numbers 5.209 refer to the place in the text edited by Hans Walter Gabler (5 = episode number; 471 = line number) 

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 5 January 2023 (5.209)

The group has finished episode 4 (Calypso) and reached the following place in episode 5 (Lotuseaters): “Ffoo! Well, perhaps it was bet for him.” (5.209)

The numbers 5.209 refer to the place in the text edited by Hans Walter Gabler (2 = episode number; 209 = line number)

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 22 December 2022 (4.431)

The last reading stopped at: “Destiny. Ripening now. Vain: very.” (4.431)

The numbers 4.431 refer to the place in the text edited by Hans Walter Gabler (4 = chapter number; 431 = line number. 

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden.

Thursday, 15 December 2022 (4.117)

The last reading stopped at: “an eight o'clock breakfast for the Japanese.” (4.117)

The numbers 4.117 refer to the place in the text edited by Hans Walter Gabler (4 = chapter number; 117 = line number. 

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 8 December 2022 (3.423)

The last reading stopped at: “the more the more.” (3.423) 

The numbers 3.423 refer to the place in the text edited by Hans Walter Gabler (3 = chapter number; 423 = line number.

Thursday, 1 December 2022 (3.173)

The last reading stopped at “Schluss. He laps.” (3.173): 

— Il croit?

— Mon Père, oui

        Schluss. He laps.

The numbers 3.173 refer to the place in the text edited by Hans Walter Gabler (3 = chapter number; 173 = line number.

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden.

Thursday, 24 November 2022 (2.414)

The last reading stopped at: “I know two editors slightly.” (2.414)

This is several lines below the rhyme: 

For Ulster will fight

And Ulster will be right.

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Reading cancelled (Nov 17)

Please note that the reading of Thursday, 17 November 2022 had to cancelled at short notice. 

The next reading is scheduled for Thursday, 24 November.

Thursday, 10 November 2022 (2.117)

The last reading stopped at: “to which their cries echoed dismay.” (2.117)

The numbers 1.576 refer to the place in the text edited by Hans Walter Gabler (1 = chapter number; 576 = line number.

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 3 November 2022 (1.576)

The last reading stopped at: “a sail tacking by the Muglins.” (1.576)

The numbers 1.576 refer to the place in the text edited by Hans Walter Gabler (1 = chapter number; 576 = line number.

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 27 October 2022 (1.236)

A new round of Ulysses readings has begun at the Zurich James Joyce Foundation (Augustinergasse 9, Zurich). 

The readings are free of charge and suited to both beginners and returners. All you need is a basic knowledge of English and your curiosity. If you have a copy of the book, please take it with you. New readers are always welcome.

The last reading stopped at: “moody brooding” (1.236)

The numbers 236 refer to the place in the text edited by Hans Walter Gabler (1 = chapter number; 236 = line number.

Online reading on Thursday, 25 March 2021 (10.1236)

The last reading stopped mid-paragraph at: “made haste to reply.” (10.1236) 

Please note that the reading will continue over Easter: The group is convening as usual on April 1, Maundy Thursday (Gründonnerstag).

Online reading on Thursday, 11 March 2021 (10.716)

The last reading stopped at: “sister Monica!” (10.716)

Online reading on Thursday, 4 March 2021 (10.396)

The last reading stopped at: “after five.” (10.396)

 

Online reading on Thursday, 25 February 2021 (10.127)

The last reading stopped at: “smiled tinily, sweetly.” (10.127) 

Online reading on Thursday, 18 February 2021 (9.1124)

The last reading stopped at: “smoothsliding Mincius.” (9.1124)  

Online reading of Thursday, 4 February 2021 (9.566)

The last joint reading stopped at: “for a pussful.” (9.566)

If you have any questions regarding the readings, please contact the Zurich James Joyce Foundation: info@joycefoundation.ch

Online reading of Thursday, 28 January 2021 (9.313)

The joint online reading of Ulysses held on Thursday, 28 January stopped at: “becoming important. It seems.” (9.313)

If you have any questions regarding the online readings, please contact the Zurich James Joyce Foundation: info@joycefoundation.ch 

 

Online reading of Thursday, 21 January 2021 (9.71)

The joint online reading of Ulysses held on Thursday, 21 January 2021 stopped at: “H. P. B.'s elemental.” (9.71)

If you have any questions regarding the online readings, please contact the Zurich James Joyce Foundation: info@joycefoundation.ch 

Online reading of Thursday, 14 January 2021 (8.1027)

The joint online reading of Ulysses held on Thursday, 14 January 2021 stopped at: “for the baby.” (8.1027)

If you have any questions regarding the online readings, please get in touch with the Zurich James Joyce Foundation by writing to: info@joycefoundation.ch

Online reading of Thursday, 7 January 2021 (8.740)

The joint online reading of Ulysses held on Thursday, 7 January 2021 stopped at: “let me see.” (8.740)

Online reading of Thursday, 17 December 2020 (8.532)

The joint online readings of Ulysses held on Thursday, 17 December stopped at: “literary work.” (8.532)

The next reading will take place on 7 January 2021.

For more information about the online readings, please see the blog entry titled “All Readings Online” (30 Oct. 2020). 

Online reading of Thursday, 10 December 2020 (8.322)

The joint online readings of Ulysses held on Thursday, 10 December stopped at: “feast for the gods.” (8.322)

For more information about the online readings, please see the blog entry titled “All Readings Online” (30 Oct. 2020)

Online reading of Thursday, 3 December 2020 (8.50)

Note: The Ulysses readings have been moved to an online platform. Please see the blog entry titled “All Readings Online” (30 Oct. 2020) for more information.

The joint online reading held on Thursday, 3 December stopped at: “knew all the things.” (8.50)

Online reading of Thursday, 26 November 2020 (7.1041)

Note: For the time being, the Ulysses readings have been moved to an online platform. Please see the blog entry titled “All Readings Online” (30 October 2020) for further information.

The joint online reading held on Thursday, 26 November stopped at: “O'Connell street.” (7.1041)

Online reading of Thursday, 19 November 2020 (7.765)

Note: For the time being, the Ulysses readings have been moved to an online platform. Please see the blog entry titled “All Readings Online” (30 October 2020) for further information.

The joint online reading held on Thursday, 19 November 2020 stopped at: “both our lives” (7.765)

 

Online reading of Thursday, 12 November 2020 (7.576)

For the time being, all readings of Ulysses have been moved to an online platform. For more details, please see the blog entry titled “All Readings Online” (30 October 2020).

The joint online reading held on Thursday, 12 November 2020 stopped at: “Stephen's ear” (7.576)

Online reading of Thursday, 5 November 2020 (7.290)

The last online reading stopped at: “shook his head.” (7.290)

For the time being, all readings of Ulysses have been moved to an online platform. For more details, please see the blog entry titled “All Readings Online” (30 October 2020).

All Readings Online

Since the current pandemic has been worsening again, on-site readings are being suspended. 

Instead, the Foundation is providing online readings. All current Tuesday and Thursday groups are merged into one and will start gathering online on 

Thursday, 5 November, at 4.30 p.m. 

The online group begins with episode 7, “Aeolus”. Updates about the group's progress continue to be given on this site. 

Every Thursday morning, readers will receive an email with a link to log into Zoom. 

For those who are using Zoom for the first time: You will need to download the software from zoom.us if you're using a computer, the Zoom app from the Apple store if you're using an iPhone or iPad, or the Zoom app from Google Play if your device is an Android.

If you encounter difficulties or have any questions, please get in touch with the Foundation at info@joycefoundation.ch.

Let's stay connected in the best way we can.

Thursday, 22 (8.26) & 29 (...) October 2020

The reading group has been split into two halves.

The first half gathered on Oct. 22. It finished episode 7 (“Aeolus”) and started episode 8 (“Lestrygonians”), stopping at: “the brain” (8.26).

The second half will come together on Oct. 29 and the place at which it stops will be indicated here. 

Thursday, 8 (7.840) & 15 (7.869) October 2020

The reading group, now split into two halves (cf. post Sept. 29), is progressing as follows: 

The first half gathered on Oct 8 and stopped at: “revealed to me” (7.840).

The second half came together on Oct 15 and read as far as: “outlaw” (7.869).

PLEASE NOTE

The Ulysses readings are taking place on site again. The group has been split into two halves to ensure more space for readers. The two halves alternate and convene fortnightly.

Updates about the group's progress continue to be given on this site.

Please note that the Foundation is asking participants to sign up in order to be able to adhere to the necessary safety measures. If you would like to join or re-join a group, it will be best to check beforehand if it is possible and advisable to do so.

Contact:

Email:     info@joycefoundation.ch

Phone:     044 211 83 01

For more information please visit the Foundation's website.