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Ulysses (version 2)

Ulysses (version 2)

by James Joyce

About this book

Ulysses is a groundbreaking novel in which Irish author James Joyce explores realism through stream-of-consciousness technique and shifting narrative styles. It was published in serial form between 1918-1920 and first published in book form in 1922. The story follows Leopold Bloom through Dublin during the course of one day: June 16, 1904. The events and characters of Ulysses parallel those of Homer's Odyssey, with Bloom corresponding to Odysseus. Although the book was the subject of early obscenity prosecutions, was banned in several countries, and has been considered unreadable by many, it is nevertheless one of the most important English-language works of the 20th century and is undoubtedly a masterpiece of Modernist literature. To this day, the 16th of June is celebrated as Bloomsday by Joyce enthusiasts. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden)

Production note for Episode 15 (Circe): Circe was written in the style of a play complete with stage directions. It was recorded as it was written, with 73 LibriVox volunteers providing more than 230 character voices.
Credits for Circe:
Book coordinator: Availle
Audio editor: David Lawrence
Narrator: Peter Why
Leopold Bloom: Richard Wallis
Stephen Dedalus: mb
Lynch: Ben Lindsey-Clark
Zoe Higgins: Amanda Friday
Additional voices provided by: alanmapstone, AS - andreastrano, Availle, bala, Elizabeth Barr, Bill Boerst, CaprishaPage, Phil Chenevert, Ted Delorme, Charlotte Duckett, Barry Eads, Nadine Eckert-Boulet, ElleyKat, Margaret Espaillat, Elliot Gage, Filippo Gioachin, Kristin Gjerløw, gmrbill, Libby Gohn, April Gonzales, Amy Gramour, Aiden Herrera, Nathanial W.C. Higgins, hikarudream, Hunter, Grant Hurlock, Drew Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Emily Jones, Kanta, Kevinc, KHand, Josh Kirsh, Elizabeth Klett, Pamela Krantz, David Lawrence, Loveday, Brendan MacKenzie, Marty, MaryAnn, Chris Meabe, Eric Metzler, Andy Minter, Moromis, Cynthia Moyer, Julia Niedermaier, NoelBadrian, David Olson, Naomi Park, Lucy Perry, Algy Pug, Rapunzelina, Jaysen Raye, rookieblue, Savannah, shivagogo, Anna Simon, Anastasiia Solokha, David Stephenson, thechanneler, Beth Thomas, ToddHW, tovarisch, TriciaG, Laurie Anne Walden, Chuck Williamson, WoollyBee, and zaanta.
A complete list of voice credits can be found here.

Ulysses was proof-listened by Betty M., Ken Sterry, HeartofTexas, Annise, David Lawrence, and TriciaG.

Chapters

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  1. 1Episode 1: Telemachus, part 123:33 · read by Brian
  2. 2Episode 1: Telemachus, part 220:40 · read by Brian
  3. 3Episode 2: Nestor27:34 · read by Brian
  4. 4Episode 3: Proteus42:30 · read by hefyd
  5. 5Episode 4: Calypso41:41 · read by hefyd
  6. 6Episode 5: Lotus Eaters44:21 · read by hefyd
  7. 7Episode 6: Hades, part 136:29 · read by hefyd
  8. 8Episode 6: Hades, part 238:58 · read by hefyd
  9. 9Episode 7: Aeolus, part 129:50 · read by hefyd
  10. 10Episode 7: Aeolus, part 244:12 · read by iremonger
  11. 11Episode 8: Lestrygonians, part 131:32 · read by Nathan Jordan
  12. 12Episode 8: Lestrygonians, part 237:26 · read by Nathan Jordan
  13. 13Episode 8: Lestrygonians, part 331:25 · read by Nathan Jordan
  14. 14Episode 9: Scylla and Charybdis, part 129:13 · read by Kirsty Leishman
  15. 15Episode 9: Scylla and Charybdis, part 217:04 · read by Richard Wallis
  16. 16Episode 9: Scylla and Charybdis, part 333:11 · read by Richard Wallis
  17. 17Episode 10: Wandering Rocks, part 121:32 · read by Richard Wallis
  18. 18Episode 10: Wandering Rocks, part 228:33 · read by Richard Wallis
  19. 19Episode 10: Wandering Rocks, part 332:40 · read by Richard Wallis
  20. 20Episode 11: Sirens, part 135:00 · read by iremonger
  21. 21Episode 11: Sirens, part 240:11 · read by LizMourant
  22. 22Episode 11: Sirens, part 338:29 · read by LizMourant
  23. 23Episode 12: Cyclops, part 122:29 · read by penboy7000
  24. 24Episode 12: Cyclops, part 224:40 · read by penboy7000
  25. 25Episode 12: Cyclops, part 326:54 · read by iremonger
  26. 26Episode 12: Cyclops, part 425:18 · read by iremonger
  27. 27Episode 12: Cyclops, part 533:14 · read by iremonger
  28. 28Episode 13: Nausicaa, part 120:32 · read by iremonger
  29. 29Episode 13: Nausicaa, part 217:04 · read by Cath Garde
  30. 30Episode 13: Nausicaa, part 317:04 · read by Cath Garde
  31. 31Episode 13: Nausicaa, part 437:57 · read by Grant Hurlock
  32. 32Episode 13: Nausicaa, part 543:49 · read by Grant Hurlock
  33. 33Episode 14: Oxen of the Sun, part 126:46 · read by Richard Wallis
  34. 34Episode 14: Oxen of the Sun, part 224:10 · read by Richard Wallis
  35. 35Episode 14: Oxen of the Sun, part 318:14 · read by Richard Wallis
  36. 36Episode 14: Oxen of the Sun, part 423:41 · read by Richard Wallis
  37. 37Episode 14: Oxen of the Sun, part 519:39 · read by Richard Wallis
  38. 38Episode 14: Oxen of the Sun, part 620:17 · read by Richard Wallis
  39. 39Episode 15: Circe, part 135:32 · read by Andy Minter (1934-2017), Peter Yearsley, Laurie Anne Walden
  40. 40Episode 15: Circe, part 248:07 · read by Andy Minter (1934-2017), Peter Yearsley, Ted Delorme
  41. 41Episode 15: Circe, part 348:30 · read by Andy Minter (1934-2017), Peter Yearsley, Laurie Anne Walden
  42. 42Episode 15: Circe, part 452:09 · read by Andy Minter (1934-2017), Peter Yearsley, Laurie Anne Walden
  43. 43Episode 15: Circe, part 547:16 · read by Andy Minter (1934-2017), Peter Yearsley, Laurie Anne Walden
  44. 44Episode 15: Circe, part 643:12 · read by Andy Minter (1934-2017), Peter Yearsley, Laurie Anne Walden
  45. 45Episode 15: Circe, part 738:57 · read by Andy Minter (1934-2017), Peter Yearsley, Laurie Anne Walden
  46. 46Episode 16: Eumaeus, part 123:34 · read by Karen
  47. 47Episode 16: Eumaeus, part 224:12 · read by Karen
  48. 48Episode 16: Eumaeus, part 326:10 · read by Karen
  49. 49Episode 16: Eumaeus, part 420:45 · read by Karen
  50. 50Episode 16: Eumaeus, part 525:48 · read by Paul Adams
  51. 51Episode 16: Eumaeus, part 626:55 · read by Maggie Russell
  52. 52Episode 17: Ithaca, part 149:45 · read by John Kooz
  53. 53Episode 17: Ithaca, part 246:06 · read by John Kooz
  54. 54Episode 17: Ithaca, part 342:54 · read by Richard Wallis
  55. 55Episode 17: Ithaca, part 446:43 · read by Richard Wallis
  56. 56Episode 18: Penelope, part 124:48 · read by John Kooz
  57. 57Episode 18: Penelope, part 222:36 · read by taijohn
  58. 58Episode 18: Penelope, part 35:34 · read by mevans
  59. 59Episode 18: Penelope, part 412:44 · read by iremonger
  60. 60Episode 18: Penelope, part 513:59 · read by iremonger
  61. 61Episode 18: Penelope, part 619:06 · read by iremonger
  62. 62Episode 18: Penelope, part 715:18 · read by Arielle Lipshaw
  63. 63Episode 18: Penelope, part 816:21 · read by Arielle Lipshaw

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