James Joyce's Ulysses


(4.7 stars; 47 reviews)

Experience a dramatic adaptation of James Joyce's modernist masterpiece, specially edited for BBC Radio 4 Extra. Set on the 16th of June, 1904, the story follows the intertwined lives of Stephen Dedalus and Leopold Bloom as they navigate the streets of Dublin.

In this four-episode series, you will encounter memorable moments such as Buck Mulligan calling Stephen to the Martello tower, Bloom preparing for a funeral, and the poignant interactions between characters that reveal their inner thoughts and struggles. With a talented cast including Henry Goodman, Andrew Scott, and Frances Barber, this adaptation brings Joyce's rich narrative to life.

Join us as we delve into the complexities of love, identity, and the human experience through the lens of one of literature's most celebrated works.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

Reviews

Ulysses spoken


(4 stars)

I like this. Rather than every word, the editor has chosen appropriate lines for the narrative and possibly chosen on aesthetic line too. At least, that is what I do if I was tasked to reducing a book.

Interesting story


(3 stars)

Very good narration. Story is a bit hard to follow and really seems like a snapshot of a day in the life of.... Not really a story at all.


(5 stars)

Great narration. Ulysses is very hard to read….the narration may be hard to follow, but the dramatic reading makes it very interesting

Magical reading!


(5 stars)

I’m in debt to the readers of this masterpiece. They must know that the accessibility of this book Joyce made is a dyslexic fever dream that has me usually sucking my thumb in a corner in total catatonic fear, into a transportation to the room where the characters are talking to me, baited. Each reader knows the book and the characters intimately and demonstrates that muse of a serious actor to make the page come alive spectacularly. Just amazing! NB Now to read the full fat unprocessed version.

The funniest book every written


(5 stars)

Rereading it by listening - Ah! Such beautiful brogues- don’t say English is an ugly language fit only for law and finance - Listen to JJ - a deadly hilarious genius - Really I suppose it should be sung. Lovely lovely lithe and lilting. - *love* @phoebelegere

Beautiful


(5 stars)

Wonderfully read in Irish accents, such a continuous pleasure to listen to!

best recording ever


(5 stars)

very pleased with this performance


(4 stars)

the audio was perfect and story fantastic