James Joyce's Odyssey a Guide to the Dublin of Ulysses [Paperback]

Frank Delaney (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Holt Rinehart & Winston (1984)
• ASIN: B000OA7DF6
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Frank Delaney (www.frankdelaney.com) is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel "Ireland" and "Tipperary," as well as "Simple Courage: The Story of S.S. Flying Enterprise," which was named one of the 10 best books of 2006 by the American Library Association. His latest book, "The Matchmaker of Kenmare" was released to rave reviews: Kirkus wrote, "One of the best fictional wartime couples animates veteran Delaney's darkly wistful novel... The novel burnishes this veteran writer's reputation as a consummate storyteller." Booklist said "Delaney re-earns his reputation for total reader engagement with his latest deeply thought-out novel... it combines the charm of an Irish yarn with the excitement of a political thriller and the romance of a 1940s war movie..." PW called it "an exciting yarn of romance and intrigue." "Venetia Kelly's Travelling Show," was released in 2010, also to critical acclaim. Library Journal wrote "Delaney is a master storyteller, and this expansive tale of politics, tragedy, and revenge is Irish storytelling at its best. Full of vibrant, well-crafted characters and satisfyingly high drama."

Delaney enjoyed a prominent career in BBC broadcasting before moving to the US and becoming a full-time writer. He was born in Tipperary, Ireland, and now lives in New York and Connecticut with his wife, Diane Meier.

Delaney broadcasts "Re:Joyce," a weekly podcast on James Joyce's "Ulysses" on his website www.frankdelaney.com. You can find his daily writing tips on Twitter: http://twitter.com/FDbytheword

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Guide to Ulysses, January 7, 2012

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This review is from: James Joyce's Odyssey: A Guide to the Dublin of Ulysses (Hardcover)

30 years ago, Frank Delaney put together a book (Jame Joyce's Odyssey, A Guide to the Dublin of Ulysses" in which he recreates the day's journey through the streets of Joyce's Dublin. While much has changed in Dublin, the book is extremely helpful in guiding the reader through a difficult novel, casting light on aspects of Joyce's life, and his Ireland. As timely today as when it was written.

5.0 out of 5 stars James Joyce's "Ulysses" More Plainly Explained, December 3, 2011

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This review is from: James Joyce's Odyssey: A Guide to the Dublin of Ulysses (Hardcover)

This book is James Delaney's explanation of the James Joyce book "Ulysses", which is about a day in the life of Dublin. No one but Joyce would be able to write thousands of pages about 24 hours of life on earth and keep it mind boggling. James Delaney explains this day, known worldwide as "Bloom's Day", in a clear and shorter manner. Delaney's book is very enjoyable.

James Joyce said he would write a book that would keep the professors busy for years. He did.