Thursday, 7 November 2024 (18.1148)

Please note that there will be no reading on  14 November. The next reading will take place on Thursday, 21 November.

The last reading stopped at the end of the sixth “sentence” at: “down at Lahore” (18.1148).

With thanks to Pino Aschwanden

Thursday, 31 October 2024 (18.874)

The last reading stopped near the end of the long fifth “sentence”: “Frseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeefrong” (18.874)

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Thursday, 24 October 2024 (18.634)

The last reading stopped eleven lines below “x x x x x”: “I never heard of such a thing in all my life” (18.634)

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Thursday, 17 October 2024 (18.397)

The last reading stopped at: “it wouldnt have been so bad” (18.397)

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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)

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Thursday, 26 September 2024 (17.1901)

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

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Thursday, 19 Semptember 2024 (17.1615)

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

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Thursday, 12 September 2024 (17.1278)

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

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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)

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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) 

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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)

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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