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