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The narrative centers on the perplexing nature of James Joyce's Ulysses, highlighting the lack of consensus regarding its plot and character experiences, particularly those of the protagonist, Mr. Bloom. Despite extensive analysis of its unique style, allusions, and symbolism, the fundamental question of what actually transpires in the novel remains unresolved. The ambiguity surrounding the conclusion of Bloom's journey adds to the enduring intrigue and complexity of the work, leaving readers and scholars alike grappling with its enigmatic essence.

This book explores the relations of Eliot and Joyce with certain antecedents (e.g. Dante, Flaubert, Baudelaire, Dostoevsky) and certain contemporaries (e.g. Pound, Yeats), and with their readers, in order to illuminate the authors' place in English literature.