Why do readers obsess over James Joyce's notoriously difficult masterpiece?
In short: James Joyce's "Ulysses" is famous for being one of the hardest books to read, yet it inspires a global phenomenon. This video explores why this epic novel continues to captivate readers and why thousands of people celebrate it every year.
The novel is widely regarded as a literary masterpiece, despite its reputation for extreme difficulty. Its impact is so profound that it has sparked a massive global following. Every year, thousands of people across the world celebrate the work by dressing up as characters and reading the text aloud in the streets.
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