100 Years of Ulysses

Overview

On February 2, 1922, in Paris, Ulysses, the groundbreaking novel by Irish author James Joyce, makes its debut, published by the visionary American poet Sylvia Beach, who runs the iconic Shakespeare & Co. bookstore. After dedicating seven arduous years to its creation, Joyce’s work emerges against a backdrop of financial struggle, profoundly influencing 20th-century literature and culture. This moment marks the culmination of Joyce’s relentless pursuit of artistic expression, forever altering the landscape of modern writing and the way stories are told.