Frank Delaney's Re: Joyce

As Stephen stands alone on the tower, we muse upon the painterly language of the seascape.

Mulligan, descending the stairs, trivializes his own insults - and musters considerable literary resources to do so.

Stephen absorbs Mulligan's insults and, standing upon the tower by the sea, once again recalls his Shakespearean precedent.

Mulligan boldly defends himself against Stephen's charge, and dissects death - and Stephen himself - in the process.

We touch on one of the most important themes of Ulysses, and perhaps in all of writing.

A few thoughts on the Celtic spirit, and on what, exactly, can be seen from Martello tower.

We dig through some more insults, and ponder the names of characters who don't, in fact, appear in the novel.

A single word produces lessons on the Greek language, politics, and cultural criticism.

Stepping away from the narrative for a moment, Frank gives us a look at Joyce's education, his family, and his conflicted relationship with the Catholic church.