Ulysses

Set in Dublin, this modernist novel intricately follows the thoughts and experiences of its characters over the course of a single day, June 16, 1904. Renowned for its stream-of-consciousness style, it explores themes of identity, time, and human experience. First serialized in 1918 and published in full in 1922, it has profoundly influenced literature, earning acclaim as a pivotal work of modernism. Joyce's innovative narrative techniques foreground the intricacies of thought and perception, making it a landmark in literary history.