In 1918, Irish writer James Joyce began releasing one of his greatest works in short chapters, published in an American journal. Over two years readership grew frantically as Joyce’s Ulysses began to unfold. With overt parallels to Homer’s epic, Odyssey, Joyce’s novel prompted admiration and anger— leading to its temporary ban. Through stream of consciousness writing, decorated allusions, risqué content, and experimental prose, Ulysses is now lauded as one of the most important works of modernist literature. Following a day in the life of Leopold Bloom, a man in 1904 Dublin, the careful, beautiful work is inspiring.
To honor this work, the Toledo Museum of Art will host a Marathon Reading of Ulysses for the second year. Held over six days, lovers of Joyce are invited to read his prose aloud. On the last day, the reading will end with a performance of Molly Bloom’s Soliloquy. (For more information on this performance, see the Theater Note on pg. 25).
11am-8pm | Friday | June 10.
​11am-4pm | Saturday | June 11.
​1-4pm | Sunday | June 12.
​11am-4pm | Tuesday | June 14 and Wednesday, 15.
​11am-8pm | Thursday | June 16.
The Toledo Museum of Art | 2445 Monroe St.
419-255-8000 | toledomuseum.org | Free
