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.