This masterpiece of contemporary writing, loosely inspired by the Odyssey, follows common Dubliners in 1904. Joyce takes Celtic lyricism and obscenity to glorious extremes as he depicts a single day in the life of Dubliner Leopold Bloom, his pals Buck Mulligan and Stephen Dedalus, his wife Molly, and a captivating ensemble of supporting characters. Exciting creative tactics include wordplay, earthy comedy, and introspective monologues. A significant literary achievement of the 20th century