On the centenary of the publication of James Joyce’s Ulysses, three scholars share surprising new stories about the book, its owners, and its readers.
26 May 2022 from 3.00 pm
“Of Priests, Nuns, & Books”
Abstract
James Joyce’s Ulysses is probably one of the most popular unread novels of all time. After 100 years, however, it is still offering up fascinating secrets. What is the relationship between the Anglo expat gay community in Paris and Naples and a radical priest whose library is now housed in The Vatican? Why were World War One veterans and shadowy intelligence officers amongst the largest group of purchasers of the novel? And closer to home, what did Joyce’s sibling Poppie aka Sister Gertrude, a Sister of Mercy in Canterbury, really think about her brother’s controversial literary efforts? Join us on a quest to uncover some of these more unusual and surprising stories of owners, collectors and readers.
Bio
Dr Sydney J Shep is a Reader in Book History and the Printer at Wai-te-ata Press, Dr Marco Sonzogni is a Reader in Literary Translation, and John Seton was our 2021-22 Summer Scholar who is majoring in Law and Classics.
Zoom link: https://vuw.zoom.us/j/92222425968
ALL WELCOME
Seminar Convenor – Marco Sonzogni (marco.sonzogni@vuw.ac.nz)
