North London Ulysses

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North London Ulysses is a complete guided reading of James Joyce’s Ulysses, chapter by chapter, page by page. Episodes alternate between reading and analysis. It companions weekly live readings in a north London pub and video versions on You Tube. https://www.youtube.com/@northlondonulysses Part of an educational reading group, this is intended for criticism, discussion, and study and not as an audiobook. James Joyce’s Ulysses (1922) is in the public domain in the UK. Recordings include commentary and interpretation and readings are from various editions of Ulysses.

  1. Aug 27

    3.27 analysing Penelope 4

    The end of the core project in which Russell reads and then analyses every page of Ulysses. On You Tube it's 100 of 100 videos. Here we consider the eighth and last sentence of Penelope, the episode that has so intrigued readers well beyond the Joyce circle since 1922, famously including, as currently depicted in a photographic exhibition in London, Marylin Monroe. Penguin Classic: 923Gabler: 638Project Guttenberg: no thats no way for him Whilst that concludes the core project, stay tuned for more bonus episodes which will look at slightly broader aspects of the book.

  2. Aug 27

    3.26 reading Penelope 4

    Russell reads sentence 8 of Penelope to finish the book. Penguin Classic: 923Gabler: 638Project Guttenberg: no thats no way for him This podcast forms part of an educational reading group and is intended for criticism, discussion, and study. James Joyce’s Ulysses (1922) is in the public domain in the UK. This recording includes commentary, interpretation, and contextual explanation, and is not presented as a standalone audiobook. The readings in this podcast are provided for educational and discussion purposes. They are interwoven with commentary and analysis videos and are not intended to reproduce any specific commercial edition. The underlying text of Ulysses is in the public domain in the UK, and the reading here is part of a broader interpretive session. During sessions I refer to several editions of Ulysses for ease of navigation, including the Penguin Modern Classics edition or the Bodley Head 1993 'Gabler' edition or the Project Gutenberg e-book based on pre-1923 print editions. And may read from each and other editions. Page references are provided to help readers follow along in whichever edition they own. The reading itself is embedded within the broader commentary and discussion of the analysis podcasts and is not intended as a verbatim reproduction of any particular edition. This podcast contains or refers to commentary, analysis, and original discussion. © 2026 North London Ulysses and Russell Raphael. All rights reserved.

  3. Aug 26

    3.25 analysing Penelope 3

    Let's analyse sentences 6 & 7. As well as simply giving his views on the passages, Russell will try to align them, as Joyce directs that we must, with Molly representing mother earth, Gea-Tellus, turning slowly but perpetually on her axis.Penguin Classic: 906Gabler: 628Project Guttenberg: that was a relief, wherever you be This podcast forms part of an educational reading group and is intended for criticism, discussion, and study. James Joyce’s Ulysses (1922) is in the public domain in the UK. This recording includes commentary, interpretation, and contextual explanation, and is not presented as a standalone audiobook. The readings in this podcast are provided for educational and discussion purposes. They are interwoven with commentary and analysis videos and are not intended to reproduce any specific commercial edition. The underlying text of Ulysses is in the public domain in the UK, and the reading here is part of a broader interpretive session. During sessions I refer to several editions of Ulysses for ease of navigation, including the Penguin Modern Classics edition or the Bodley Head 1993 'Gabler' edition or the Project Gutenberg e-book based on pre-1923 print editions. And may read from each and other editions. Page references are provided to help readers follow along in whichever edition they own. The reading itself is embedded within the broader commentary and discussion of the analysis podcasts and is not intended as a verbatim reproduction of any particular edition. This podcast contains or refers to commentary, analysis, and original discussion. © 2026 North London Ulysses and Russell Raphael. All rights reserved.

  4. Aug 26

    3.24 reading Penelope 3

    Russell reads sentences 6 and 7. Aside from putting up with her period coming on and annoyance at Milly, Molly has further conflated and oscillated thoughts between home and former home in Gibraltar. And one could say the same as between Bloom and Boylan and hang on...also Stephen? Penguin Classic: 906Gabler: 628Project Guttenberg: that was a relief, wherever you be This podcast forms part of an educational reading group and is intended for criticism, discussion, and study. James Joyce’s Ulysses (1922) is in the public domain in the UK. This recording includes commentary, interpretation, and contextual explanation, and is not presented as a standalone audiobook. The readings in this podcast are provided for educational and discussion purposes. They are interwoven with commentary and analysis videos and are not intended to reproduce any specific commercial edition. The underlying text of Ulysses is in the public domain in the UK, and the reading here is part of a broader interpretive session. During sessions I refer to several editions of Ulysses for ease of navigation, including the Penguin Modern Classics edition or the Bodley Head 1993 'Gabler' edition or the Project Gutenberg e-book based on pre-1923 print editions. And may read from each and other editions. Page references are provided to help readers follow along in whichever edition they own. The reading itself is embedded within the broader commentary and discussion of the analysis podcasts and is not intended as a verbatim reproduction of any particular edition. This podcast contains or refers to commentary, analysis, and original discussion. © 2026 North London Ulysses and Russell Raphael. All rights reserved.

  5. Aug 25

    3.23 analysing Penelope 2

    Molly ponders innocent and less innocent times in Gibraltar. Analysis of sentences 3, 4 and 5.Penguin Classic: 892Gabler:620Project Guttenberg: yes I think he made them a bit firmer This podcast forms part of an educational reading group and is intended for criticism, discussion, and study. James Joyce’s Ulysses (1922) is in the public domain in the UK. This recording includes commentary, interpretation, and contextual explanation, and is not presented as a standalone audiobook. The readings in this podcast are provided for educational and discussion purposes. They are interwoven with commentary and analysis videos and are not intended to reproduce any specific commercial edition. The underlying text of Ulysses is in the public domain in the UK, and the reading here is part of a broader interpretive session. During sessions I refer to several editions of Ulysses for ease of navigation, including the Penguin Modern Classics edition or the Bodley Head 1993 'Gabler' edition or the Project Gutenberg e-book based on pre-1923 print editions. And may read from each and other editions. Page references are provided to help readers follow along in whichever edition they own. The reading itself is embedded within the broader commentary and discussion of the analysis podcasts and is not intended as a verbatim reproduction of any particular edition. This podcast contains or refers to commentary, analysis, and original discussion. © 2026 North London Ulysses and Russell Raphael. All rights reserved.

  6. Aug 25

    3.22 reading Penelope 2

    We read sentences 3 , 4 and 5 of Penelope.Penguin Classic: 892Gabler:620Project Guttenberg: yes I think he made them a bit firmer This podcast forms part of an educational reading group and is intended for criticism, discussion, and study. James Joyce’s Ulysses (1922) is in the public domain in the UK. This recording includes commentary, interpretation, and contextual explanation, and is not presented as a standalone audiobook. The readings in this podcast are provided for educational and discussion purposes. They are interwoven with commentary and analysis videos and are not intended to reproduce any specific commercial edition. The underlying text of Ulysses is in the public domain in the UK, and the reading here is part of a broader interpretive session. During sessions I refer to several editions of Ulysses for ease of navigation, including the Penguin Modern Classics edition or the Bodley Head 1993 'Gabler' edition or the Project Gutenberg e-book based on pre-1923 print editions. And may read from each and other editions. Page references are provided to help readers follow along in whichever edition they own. The reading itself is embedded within the broader commentary and discussion of the analysis podcasts and is not intended as a verbatim reproduction of any particular edition. This podcast contains or refers to commentary, analysis, and original discussion. © 2026 North London Ulysses and Russell Raphael. All rights reserved.

  7. Aug 24

    3.21 analysing Penelope 1

    The final chapter Penelope, as long as it is, contains only 8 sentences. All thought by Molly Bloom as she lies in bed next to her sleeping husband. In this our first analysis of the chapter, we consider sentences 1 and 2. Oh and by the way, if you think 8 may be connected to infinity, it's a good start. Penguin Classic: 871Gabler: 608Project Guttenberg: Yes because he never did a thing This podcast forms part of an educational reading group and is intended for criticism, discussion, and study. James Joyce’s Ulysses (1922) is in the public domain in the UK. This recording includes commentary, interpretation, and contextual explanation, and is not presented as a standalone audiobook. The readings in this podcast are provided for educational and discussion purposes. They are interwoven with commentary and analysis videos and are not intended to reproduce any specific commercial edition. The underlying text of Ulysses is in the public domain in the UK, and the reading here is part of a broader interpretive session. During sessions I refer to several editions of Ulysses for ease of navigation, including the Penguin Modern Classics edition or the Bodley Head 1993 'Gabler' edition or the Project Gutenberg e-book based on pre-1923 print editions. And may read from each and other editions. Page references are provided to help readers follow along in whichever edition they own. The reading itself is embedded within the broader commentary and discussion of the analysis podcasts and is not intended as a verbatim reproduction of any particular edition. This podcast contains or refers to commentary, analysis, and original discussion. © 2026 North London Ulysses and Russell Raphael. All rights reserved.

  8. Aug 24

    3.20 reading Penelope 1

    We embark on our reading of the final chapter with sentences 1 and 2. Penguin Classic: 871Gabler: 608Project Guttenberg: Yes because he never did a thing This podcast forms part of an educational reading group and is intended for criticism, discussion, and study. James Joyce’s Ulysses (1922) is in the public domain in the UK. This recording includes commentary, interpretation, and contextual explanation, and is not presented as a standalone audiobook. The readings in this podcast are provided for educational and discussion purposes. They are interwoven with commentary and analysis videos and are not intended to reproduce any specific commercial edition. The underlying text of Ulysses is in the public domain in the UK, and the reading here is part of a broader interpretive session. During sessions I refer to several editions of Ulysses for ease of navigation, including the Penguin Modern Classics edition or the Bodley Head 1993 'Gabler' edition or the Project Gutenberg e-book based on pre-1923 print editions. And may read from each and other editions. Page references are provided to help readers follow along in whichever edition they own. The reading itself is embedded within the broader commentary and discussion of the analysis podcasts and is not intended as a verbatim reproduction of any particular edition. This podcast contains or refers to commentary, analysis, and original discussion. © 2026 North London Ulysses and Russell Raphael. All rights reserved.

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North London Ulysses is a complete guided reading of James Joyce’s Ulysses, chapter by chapter, page by page. Episodes alternate between reading and analysis. It companions weekly live readings in a north London pub and video versions on You Tube. https://www.youtube.com/@northlondonulysses Part of an educational reading group, this is intended for criticism, discussion, and study and not as an audiobook. James Joyce’s Ulysses (1922) is in the public domain in the UK. Recordings include commentary and interpretation and readings are from various editions of Ulysses.

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  • Creator
    Russell Raphael
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    118
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Russell Raphael
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