Oct 13, 2023
Even before James Joyce’s Ulysses was published it was causing trouble. Short excerpts appeared in a review magazine, and the US postal service claiming it was pornography refused to deliver the magazines and then burnt all the copies.
Fifteen minutes, clear concise language, no outlandish theories, just a love for books and reading. I hope you enjoy this virtual book club!
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Oct 13, 2023
Even before James Joyce’s Ulysses was published it was causing trouble. Short excerpts appeared in a review magazine, and the US postal service claiming it was pornography refused to deliver the magazines and then burnt all the copies.
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Dec 8, 2023
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
Great Books Explained Season 1 premiered on October 13, 2023.
Great Books Explained Season 1 has 3 episodes.
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Ulysses by James Joyce". It aired on October 13, 2023.
Go to Season 1 Episode 1