Thursday, June 17, 2010

Bloomsday

Yesterday was Bloomsday. I never finished Ulysses, but I re-read some classics from Dubliners.

Araby

I used to like this one. I think it's most people's favorite and the most anthologized. Now I roll my eyes. I used to want to not be like the narrator, but now I realize I'm just like him. I don't have time for adventures in Araby and unrequited love is part of life.

Eveline

This is the next most anthologized. It's very similar to Araby, but from a female perspective. That is probably why I used to like it less. But it's a bit more mature and a better story.

Two Gallants

This is the best story in the book. Characters make or break a story.

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