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Ulysses In 80: The Ulysses Experience

mark sanford gross
Ulysses
James Joyce
Dublin
Irish History
Literary Annotations
Reading Groups
Collaborative Reading
Trinity College Dublin
Irish Literature
Stream Of Consciousness
Censorship
Ireland
Identity
Literary Criticism
Proteus
Ulysses In 80 Days
Dublin, Ireland
Trieste
James Joyce Collection
Dante Alighieri

Ready to embark on an epic literary adventure or maybe just learn what all the Ulysses buzz is about? Join your Ulysses80 team – Cliona O'Farrelly and Mark Sanford Gross – as we delve into James Joyce's Ulysses!

Starting June 1st, 2025, we're reading "Ulysses In 80 Days," finishing August 19th. Expect insightful discussions on the journey, fun detours, and recaps of our weekly chats with scholar... more

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Robert Nicholson
Expert on Joyce's Dublin; long-associated with James Joyce Tower and museum
James Joyce Tower and Museum / Joyce's Dublin tours
Episode: Ulysses in 80 2026-In Conversation with Robert Nicholson
Sam Slote
Joyce scholar, professor at Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Ulysses in 80 2026 — Opening Conversation with Sam Slote
Ilaria Susmel
James Joyce and Trieste enthusiast
Trieste Joyce Circle
Episode: Ulysses in 80 Webinar Series Episode #10: From Trieste,Featuring Ilaria Susmel 08.13.2025
Daragh O'Connell
Leading scholar on Dante and Inferno
University College Dublin (as referenced)
Episode: Ulysses In 80 Webinar #9. The Intersection of Dante and Joyce Featuring Dr. Daragh O'Connell 8.06.2025
Patrick Hastings
Author of The Guide to James Joyce's Ulysses
Author, ulyssesguide.com
Episode: Ulysses In 80 Webinar #7 Featuring Patrick Hastings, Author of The Guide to James Joyce's, Ulysses.07.23.25
Steve Sauroff
Contributor reading a piece from Missoula, Montana
Contributor
Episode: Ulysses In 80. BONUS EPISODE! “HALF-WAY!” 07.21.25
Joseph Valente
Professor of Joyce studies, author on disability, sexuality and Irish identity
University (as referenced in episode)
Episode: Ulysses In 80. Webinar Series #5-Featuring Joseph Valente-07.09.25
Matthew Campbell
Literary scholar; Professor at University of York
University of York
Episode: Ulysses In 80. Webinar Series #4-Featuring Professor Matthew Campbell.07.02.25
James Maynard
Curator of the UB James Joyce Collection
University at Buffalo
Episode: Ulysses In 80. Webinar Series #3.-Featuring James Maynard.06.25.2025

Hosts

Clíona O'Farrelly
Co-host and project lead; Host of the program discussing Joyce and Dante; Host of the series; UlyssesIn80 Reading James Joyce Masterpiece in 80 Days
Mark Sanford Gross
Host and project lead; Co-host and producer; Host of The UlyssesIn80 Project; Reading Ulysses in 80 Days (Ulysses In80) – with Leanna O'Farrelly

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Great examination of Ulysses

    A fantastic resource for readers of the James Joyce classic, Ulysses. Also a solid accompaniment to the Facebook group dedicated to reading the massive tome in 80 days.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JHFloyd27
    United Statesa year ago
  • Joyful Joyce!

    What a gift my wife, Ann, and I have been given by Cliona O’Farrelly and Mark Sanford Gross! We’ve been huge Joyce fans for decades and started celebrating Bloomsday in our village 14 years ago with a walk that has become the James Joyce Jaunt, an excerpted dramatization of about 15 scenes from the novel. While we thought we had a good understanding of the book, we were floored by what we’re learning each day of the 80-day journey. And these podcasts are icing on the cake. Brava Cliona and Bravo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanD 10/28
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fun and Entertaining

    When I tried reading Ulysses in the past, it was a stumbling journey of starts and stops and then abandonment. Recently, partly because of this wonderful podcast hosted and presented by Mark Sanford Gross, I have picked up a fresh copy of Ulysses and have been enjoying the path through the amazing language. This podcast has erudite Joyce scholars as guest speakers, as well as thoughts and words from ordinary folk who have been reading 10 pages a day and then taking part in the weekly worldwide Z... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve Saroff
    United Statesa year ago

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Great examination of Ulysses with solid scholarly guests and community participation.
Listeners appreciate the accessible yet rigorous discussion and the sense of community around Bloomsday.
Guests are described as erudite and the host duo as engaging and knowledgeable.

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Ulysses in 80 2026-In Conversation with Robert Nicholson
Q: Why is Ulysses considered a book you can read multiple times?
Because each rereading reveals new language, clues, and social histories; Joyce's depth invites readers to continually discover fresh dimensions, making the novel rewarding on repeat explorations.
Ulysses in 80 2026-In Conversation with Robert Nicholson
Q: What is the role of the Martello Towers in Joyce's Dublin, and how have they changed over time?
The Martello Towers started as fortifications but many were repurposed—one became a cafe, another a sweet shop, some became residences, and the Sandy Cove tower is now a museum—showing how Joyce's architectural landmarks adapt while preserving their link to the text.
Ulysses in 80 2026-In Conversation with Robert Nicholson
Q: What would surprise Joyce's main characters if they walked through Dublin today?
Cars and modern street clutter would likely surprise them, along with traffic, signage, and the sheer scale of urban life that didn't exist in their time, illustrating how a city evolves around literature without losing its Joycean core.
Ulysses in 80 2026 — Opening Conversation with Sam Slote
Q: What do you think people are hoping to find when they begin Ulysses?
Sam and the hosts suggest readers look for Joyce's inventive handling of voice and idiolect, structural experiments, and the way the book intertwines history, memory, and modernism, inviting readers to witness how reading changes across time and perspective.
Ulysses In 80, Webinar Series #2-Featuring Sam Slote. 06.11.25
Q: How do annotations handle historical language like the word grand?
Sam explains that meanings shift over time and that annotations must balance historical context with readable clarity, acknowledging that some terms carry multiple valences and cannot be fixed to a single modern meaning.

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A scholarly, community-driven journey through Joyce's Ulysses, delivered as a long-form reading project with weekly discussions, guest experts, and practical tips for navigating the novel's complexity. The show blends rigorous literary analysis with accessible, real-world engagement—think group reading strategies, audio-visual aids, and Bloomsday-inspired events—all streaming in a warm, collaborative format. Listeners clearly value the mix of academic insight, personal reading journeys, and a global, participatory ethos, making the series especially appealing to dedicated Joyce readers, literature students, and culturally curious newcomers seeking structured guidance and community. A notable strength is the sustained, multi-episode explorat... more

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