View Full Version : May/Joyce Reading Poll
Scheherazade
03-30-2006, 02:41 PM
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In May, we will be reading a book by James Joyce who said:
The artist, like the God of the creation, remains within or behind or beyond or above his handiwork, invisible, refined out of existence, indifferent, paring his fingernails. The aim of the Book Club is to read and discuss new books together with other members.
Please try to avoid from voting for the books you have already read and/or do not intend to (re)read with us.
Thank you! :)
Ulysses (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0679722769/sr=8-1/qid=1143743718/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-2912815-7771963?%5Fencoding=UTF8) * (http://www.online-literature.com/james_joyce/ulysses/)
A Portait Of The Artist As A Young Man (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0142437344/qid=1143774463/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2/104-2912815-7771963?s=books&v=glance&n=283155) * (http://www.online-literature.com/james_joyce/portrait_artist_young_man/)
Finnegans Wake (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0141181265/sr=8-3/qid=1143743718/ref=pd_bbs_3/104-2912815-7771963?%5Fencoding=UTF8)
Dubliners (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0486268705/sr=8-4/qid=1143743718/ref=pd_bbs_4/104-2912815-7771963?%5Fencoding=UTF8)
Book Club Procedures (http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?p=57103#post57103)
I vote for Dubliners (it's on that "sacred" list of mine.)
Virgil
03-31-2006, 11:05 PM
Wow. Faulkner and Joyce in back to back months. I must be in heaven. I don't know which one to vote for. I've never read Finnegan's Wake, but that's an impossible read. Ulysses I just read over the summer. Second time. A tough read for the club, I think. I'll have to give it further thought before I vote.
Ryduce
03-31-2006, 11:24 PM
Definitely Ulysses.
Virgil
03-31-2006, 11:25 PM
Definitely Ulysses.
Do you know what you're getting yourself into? If you thought TSATF was tough, wait until Ulysses.
Ryduce
03-31-2006, 11:36 PM
I always found Joyce easier than Faulkner for some reason.
chmpman
04-01-2006, 01:20 AM
I'm not voting yet, but I'm hoping for Portrait; seems a bit easier, and the only thing I've read of Joyce's is The Dead from Dubliners.
papayahed
04-02-2006, 05:32 PM
Faulkner then Joyce???? :D Man that stinks ;)
So which one's the shortest?
As I recall I think A Portrait wasn't too bad, I'll have to go back and see what I said...
emily655321
04-02-2006, 06:08 PM
If you think I'm going to tackle Ulysses or Finnegan's Wake, you're crazy! Actually, I intend to read them, but not this May. Plus, I've heard that Ulysses is an utter waste of time, and I hate stream of consciousness soooo much.
I'll take any excuse! :D Actually, I think I'll reserve my vote for a while, as usual.
genoveva
04-02-2006, 10:40 PM
I don't know which one to vote for. I've never read Finnegan's Wake, but that's an impossible read. Ulysses I just read over the summer. Second time. A tough read for the club, I think. I'll have to give it further thought before I vote.
I voted for Finnegan's Wake even though I would be quite happy reading Portrait of an Artist. I have been wanting to read Ulysses, but I need at least 6 months to do that!
Virgil
04-02-2006, 10:53 PM
Faulkner then Joyce???? :D Man that stinks ;)
So which one's the shortest?
As I recall I think A Portrait wasn't too bad, I'll have to go back and see what I said...
Just going b memory. Portrait is about 200 pages, Ullysses 800 pages.
If you think I'm going to tackle Ulysses or Finnegan's Wake, you're crazy! Actually, I intend to read them, but not this May. Plus, I've heard that Ulysses is an utter waste of time, and I hate stream of consciousness soooo much.
Ulysses is a hard read but it is not IMO a waste of time. It really is a great novel. I've never read Fiinega's wake, but it's written in a constructed language that Joyce created. Who knows how long it would take to read that?
genoveva
04-02-2006, 10:57 PM
Portrait is about 200 pages, Ullysses 800 pages.
Does anyone know about how long Finnegan's Wake is?
Charles Darnay
04-02-2006, 11:06 PM
Does anyone know about how long Finnegan's Wake is?
670-something. Although it may be claimed to be "unreadable" I would have to vote for this one (Finnegan's), just becasue it seems so unusual and interesting.
emily655321
04-02-2006, 11:19 PM
Ulysses is a hard read but it is not IMO a waste of time. It really is a great novel.
Yeah, but you also said you liked Moby Dick. I don't trust you, anymore. ;)
papayahed
04-03-2006, 09:24 AM
what about Dubliners? what's the deal with that one?
emily655321
04-03-2006, 09:29 AM
A bunch of short stories. The only person I've talked to who's read it is m'boy, and he said he stopped halfway through because he didn't like it.
Pensive
04-03-2006, 10:13 AM
I voted for A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man because it is not long.
Unspar
04-03-2006, 10:27 AM
Dubliners would probably the easiest and most enjoyable read. It's got the short stories thing going for it, which would make it easy to follow. It's not as stylistically experimental or frustrating as any of Joyce's other works (even Portrait, the most conventional of his novels, plays with language a bit). And "The Dead" is one of the best short stories ever.
And just to clarify, Ulysses is about 50 pages shorter than the Wake.
Geoffrey
04-03-2006, 11:57 AM
I've read both A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man and Ulysses and any person who has not done so really should. Both are just wonderful books, perhaps not the easiest to read but well worth the struggle of getting through them. I personally believe Ulysses to be the better of those two - a really interesting story.
I voted for Finnegans Wake though, having just checked it out of my library. I've made attempts at it and would be pleased with help trying to read it through. My copy of Finnegans wake which 'embodies all author's corrections' is 628 pages long.
Anyone who has trouble reading Joyce should consider checking out some literary criticism's on his writings, books, and use of language (there are endless books written on his books) and could possibly find some sense in what appears to be nonsense. [I just recently read this collection of essays concerning the languages of Joyce and thought the picture of Joyce (http://www.atomilk.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core%3ADownloadItem&g2_itemId=1076) aswell as Eco's diagram on finnegans wake (http://www.atomilk.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core%3ADownloadItem&g2_itemId=1079) to be very neat!]
genoveva
04-03-2006, 04:14 PM
And just to clarify, Ulysses is about 50 pages shorter than the Wake.
Wow! I'm up for the challenge. :thumbs_up
what about Dubliners? what's the deal with that one?
I just picked it because of my list and because I spent several days in Dublin. (though I have no idea what the story is about) As far as my list goes, we have to pick Dubliners or Portrait of an Artist otherwise I'd have to sit this one out.
Virgil
04-04-2006, 08:44 PM
A bunch of short stories. The only person I've talked to who's read it is m'boy, and he said he stopped halfway through because he didn't like it.
I've read it. There are several sories, like "The Dead" which are excellent. There are other stories which I feel are overrated. I wound up picking Portrait.
I just picked it because of my list and because I spent several days in Dublin. (though I have no idea what the story is about)
Actually all the books are set in Dublin. (I'm not sure about Finnegan's) Ulysses gets quite specific with the sites and places in the city.
Ryduce
04-04-2006, 09:01 PM
Why am I the only who voted for Ulysses?
C'mon people do the right thing.
Virgil
04-04-2006, 09:42 PM
Why am I the only who voted for Ulysses?
C'mon people do the right thing.
I'll tell you what, Ry. If Ulysses isn't picked, we'll start our own thread on it while we read it together and try to entice others to join. But that will have to wait until the summer for me. But you should read Portrait before Ulysses.
Ryduce
04-04-2006, 10:04 PM
I read Portrait like 3 months ago which is why I don't wanna read it.
Scheherazade
04-16-2006, 09:49 PM
The Book Club read The Portrait last year (http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3408) so I will go with Dubliners as well.
Really? What if it wins again?
mia wallace
04-17-2006, 10:23 PM
i tried to read ulysses just a few months ago. maybe im to young for it, although i like to concider myself a pretty well read 17 year old gal. it was to over my head. but i thought tsatf was to but with this forum kind of helping me along its been great. buuuut my mom said portrait of a young man was reeeally good. so thats my vote
Ryduce
04-17-2006, 10:44 PM
I think I'm gonna sit this one out.
Virgil
04-17-2006, 11:06 PM
It's not over yet Ry. Actually I would like to change my vote to Dubliners. Is that possible, Jay or Scher?
Scheherazade
04-17-2006, 11:59 PM
Really? What if it wins again?Then you guys will read it while Papaya and I accepts bribes for not posting any spoilers! :D
It's not over yet Ry. Actually I would like to change my vote to Dubliners. Is that possible, Jay or Scher?I am afraid it is not possible to change the votes, Virgil. The system does not allow it.
Ryduce
04-18-2006, 12:04 AM
I was actually in the book store yesterday with a copy of Ulysses and Dubliners in my hand,but then I wound up buying 70 dollars worth of books,none of which was James Joyce.LOL This always happens when I go to the bookstore.
Virgil
04-18-2006, 07:07 AM
I was actually in the book store yesterday with a copy of Ulysses and Dubliners in my hand,but then I wound up buying 70 dollars worth of books,none of which was James Joyce.LOL This always happens when I go to the bookstore.
You sound just like me.
papayahed
04-19-2006, 06:13 PM
Then you guys will read it while Papaya and I accepts bribes for not posting any spoilers! :D
I'll wait for the bribes to come rolling in...
Vote for A Portrait!!! That way I'll have a month free!!! I really did like "A portrait" or at least I was glad I read it and wouldn't mind discussing it again.
WaxDoll
04-23-2006, 03:20 PM
I voted for Portrait of an Artist. I have a sneaking suspicion that someone recommended it to me before, but I don’t remember who or when, or why for that matter. I’ve never read any Joyce, so I went with my gut. You couldn’t imagine my happiness when I realized it was only 200 pages compared to the enormous other ones :D
Virgil
04-23-2006, 03:57 PM
Vote Dubliners!! (I know, I made a mistake and voted for Portrait and now I can't take it back) But wouldn't it be different to discuss a collection of short stories. And if you didn't want to read one, you could skip it, and go on to another, and still participate.
papayahed
04-23-2006, 03:59 PM
Vote Dubliners!! (I know, I made a mistake and voted for Portrait and now I can't take it back) But wouldn't it be different to discuss a collection of short stories. And if you didn't want to read one, you could skip it, and go on to another, and still participate.
What's it worth to you? :lol: I still have a vote..
Virgil
04-23-2006, 04:03 PM
What's it worth to you? :lol: I still have a vote..
What do you want? You sound like Jason Compson asking Luster for a nickel for a show ticket.
papayahed
04-23-2006, 04:11 PM
What do you want? You sound like Jason Compson asking Luster for a nickel for a show ticket.
yes, but I won't burn my vote.
Geoffrey
04-24-2006, 11:04 PM
I'm anxious to see what my first 'book club' book mite be, or even that I'll get to read a new book for it ...i'm crossing my fingers that dubliners or finnegans wake be chosen
Scheherazade
04-25-2006, 02:33 AM
I am glad you will be joining us, Geoffrey. :)
I am rooting for Dubliners or The Portrait because I really don't see myself going through Finnegan's Wake after reading two Faulkner books in a row in one month.
Scheherazade
04-26-2006, 05:10 PM
I would like to remind that the votes by members with no posts will be disregarded at the end of the poll.
Bandini
04-26-2006, 05:49 PM
Why don't we have a 'longer than a month' book? We can read Ullysses in chunks - say 200-300 pages a month, over three months? Then we can really get into it, and it will be worthwhile. We all love literature right? Could start a new thread for it if necessary Schez? All those in favour...?
Bandini
04-26-2006, 05:50 PM
Just voted and realised everyone is going for the easy options - come on! Let's read a masterpiece!
Scheherazade
04-26-2006, 05:55 PM
Why don't we have a 'longer than a month' book? We can read Ullysses in chunks - say 200-300 pages a month, over three months? Then we can really get into it, and it will be worthwhile. We all love literature right? Could start a new thread for it if necessary Schez? All those in favour...?Thanks for the suggestion;however, this year we are reading a different author every month and they are already chosen by the members/ You can see the list here. (http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3669)
Having said that, we usually have a 'Summer Read' and choose a longer book to read during the holidays. If you are still around, maybe you can nominate it then.
rachel
04-27-2006, 01:41 PM
I suppose one should take vitamin supplements and involve in strenuous crosscountry training to tackle finnegan's wake. Emily is pretty tough on the issue, Hullo beautiful sweet intelligent and just cool Em.Actually you have to get into the mood for any book.
I will have to say Dubliners because I agree with Virgil on the way it can be read.
WaxDoll
04-27-2006, 08:08 PM
Does anyone know where I can get an etext of Dubliners online? It looks like it has a good chance to win, but I can’t find it on this site or in my library :(
Virgil
04-27-2006, 08:37 PM
Does anyone know where I can get an etext of Dubliners online? It looks like it has a good chance to win, but I can’t find it on this site or in my library :(
Here's one:http://www.bibliomania.com/0/0/29/63/frameset.html
I think there were others. Just google "Dubliners + Joyce"
WaxDoll
04-27-2006, 08:48 PM
Thanks so much Virgil :D
Scheherazade
04-28-2006, 03:01 AM
Going once...
Scheherazade
04-29-2006, 06:53 PM
Going twice...
Virgil
04-29-2006, 06:56 PM
Papaya didn't vote. Why not? If you're out there Papaya, you're the deciding vote.
chmpman
04-29-2006, 08:20 PM
Is today the last day for votes?
Scheherazade
04-29-2006, 08:32 PM
Is today the last day for votes?You should be able to see the exact date and time it will close at the top of the poll, chmpman :)
chmpman
04-29-2006, 08:39 PM
And that's in Montana time right?
I voted for A Portrait because the story seems to be the most interesting to me. Also I think it would be a good introduction to Joyce, as I haven't read any of his books in full.
On that list of books to read in 06, how is the order determined? The Brothers K and C and P (by Dosteovsky) are books that I wanted to read sometime this summer, when I have the time to focus on them. Can I make the suggestion that they be included this summer sometime?
WaxDoll
04-30-2006, 01:26 PM
Only about an hour and a half remaining for voting! The suspense...
papayahed
04-30-2006, 05:28 PM
Damn!!!!!! I missed it again!!!!!!
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