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To celebrate a hundred years since Sylvia Beach published James Joyce’s Ulysses, and to encourage readers to engage (or re-engage) with this spirited, funny, life-changing book, Shakespeare and Company, Paris—in partnership with Penguin Classics and Hay Festival—created an ensemble recording of the unabridged text, released as a free podcast between the centenary of the publication on 2nd February 2022 and Bloomsday on June 16 2022.Read by more than a hundred writers, artists, comedians and musicians from all over the world— including Sally Rooney, Margaret Atwood, Stephen Fry, Pete...

NOTE: Because of the nature of this project, there was a bending of usual LibriVox procedures: pub-like background noise was encouraged, as well as group readings; and no editing was required, so in places there may be some accidental variation from the original text ... Listener be warned! Here is some more information about the genesis of the LibriVox Ulysses project. (Summary by Hugh McGuire) Still one of the most radical novels of the 20th Century, James Joyce's Ulysses is considered to have ushered in the era of the modern novel. Loosely based on Homer's Odyssey, the book follows Leopold ...

Dive into the rich history of the United States with the Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, an eleven-volume series that meticulously captures proclamations, special messages, and inaugurations from pivotal leaders. This episode focuses on Volume Seven, Part One, featuring Ulysses S. Grants presidency from March 4, 1869, to March 4, 1877. With an insightful introduction by Jim Clevenger and prooflistening contributions by Barry Eads, denisedee, Sandra Cullum, and Linette Geisel, this compilation offers a unique glimpse into the thoughts and actions of one of Americas ...

The Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents is an eleven-volume series of tomes comprising of proclamations, special messages, and inaugurations from several presidents throughout United States history. This work is from Volume seven part one: Ulysses S. Grant, March 4, 1869 to March 4, 1877 (Introduction by Jim Clevenger) Prooflistening was provided by Barry Eads, denisedee, Sandra Cullum, and Linette Geisel.

The Great Commanders is a masterly portrait of six men - Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Horatio Nelson, Napoleon Bonaparte, Ulysses S. Grant and Georgi Zhukov - whose military genius changed the course of world history.

Welcome to our brand-new series exploring the life of Ulysses S. Grant, one of the most significant yet often misunderstood figures in American history. Throughout this series, we will engage with acclaimed historians and scholars who shed light on Grant’s formative years, his Civil War leadership, his transformative presidency, and his personal struggles and triumphs—all against the backdrop of a rapidly changing nation. Our featured guests bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise: Ben Kemp, a living historian and researcher, delves into Grant’s final year, revealing the financial ...

Dive into the captivating tales of Ulysses, where legends come to life through stories of the fateful stealing of Helen, the charm of Paris, epic battles, cunning Trojan horses, and much more! Join Maggie Travers as she brings these ancient narratives to the forefront.

Discover the remarkable life of Ulysses S. Grant, the celebrated Union hero of the Civil War and the 18th President of the United States. This engaging biography, presented in a concise 145-page pamphlet, offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a man who shaped American history. Though the author is renowned for his captivating tales of the Old West, he also crafted a significant body of nonfiction that reveals much about Grants legacy. (Summary by David Wales)

A good humoured exploration of the myths, folklore and weird history of a tiny island. Described by one 19thC historian, "One can hardly turn a corner on this island without bumping into a ghost," and this is every bit as true today as it was 150 years ago. The podcast draws on the investigations of its authors, natives of the island, and presents a modern mythology, combining historical research and accounts of mysterious goings-on, sometimes set to ghost story formats. Ghosts, Monsters, Nazis, Treasure, Pirates, UFOs, Earth Lights... This tiny island has it all! And its a REAL PLACE!