Ulysses
Overview
Odysseus
Odysseus or Ulysses was a legendary Greek king of Ithaca and the hero of Homer's epic poem the Odyssey. Odysseus also plays a key role in Homer's Iliad and other works in the Epic Cycle....
, a character in ancient Greek literature. For more on the name Ulysses, see Ulysses (given name)
Ulysses (given name)
Ulysses is the Latinized version of Odysseus. The name was made famous by the American Civil War hero and eighteenth president of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant , by James Joyce's novel, "Ulysses", and the film of the same name....
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Ulysses may also refer to:
- OdysseusOdysseusOdysseus or Ulysses was a legendary Greek king of Ithaca and the hero of Homer's epic poem the Odyssey. Odysseus also plays a key role in Homer's Iliad and other works in the Epic Cycle....
, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca and hero of the OdysseyOdysseyThe Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is, in part, a sequel to the Iliad, the other work ascribed to Homer. The poem is fundamental to the modern Western canon, and is the second—the Iliad being the first—extant work of Western literature... - Ulysses (novel)Ulysses (novel)Ulysses is a novel by the Irish author James Joyce. It was first serialised in parts in the American journal The Little Review from March 1918 to December 1920, and then published in its entirety by Sylvia Beach on 2 February 1922, in Paris. One of the most important works of Modernist literature,...
, a novel by James Joyce- Ulysses (1967 film), based on the novel
- Ulysses (broadcast)Ulysses (broadcast)The Ulysses broadcast occurred on Bloomsday 1982 when the Irish state broadcaster, RTÉ Radio, transmitted an uninterrupted, 30 hour, dramatised performance, by 33 actors of the RTÉ Players, of the entire text of James Joyce's epic novel, Ulysses, to commemorate the centenary of the author's birth,...
, a dramatised unabridged radio broadcast of the novel - "Ulysses" (poem)Ulysses (poem)"Ulysses" is a poem in blank verse by the Victorian poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson , written in 1833 and published in 1842 in Tennyson's well-received second volume of poetry. An oft-quoted poem, it is popularly used to illustrate the dramatic monologue form...
, by Alfred Lord Tennyson - Ulysses (Pantheon)Ulysses (Pantheon)Ulysses is the name of two fictional characters in the Marvel Universe. The first being the predecessor of the second.- Ulysses I :The original Ulysses was much older than Walter Charles, his successor. When Ulysses became annoyed at Agamemnon's illogical leadership decisions Agamemnon ordered...
, two members of the Pantheon, a fictional group from Marvel Comics - Ulysses (1955 film)Ulysses (1955 film)Ulysses is a 1955 adventure film based on Homer's poem Odyssey. The movie was made by director Mario Camerini, who co-wrote the screenplay with writer Franco Brusati, aided by Mario Bava ....
, starring Kirk Douglas based on the story of Homer's Odyssey - HMS Ulysses (novel)HMS Ulysses (novel)HMS Ulysses was the first novel by Scottish author Alistair MacLean, and ultimately, one of his most popular. Originally published in 1955, it was also released by Fontana Books in 1960...
, by Alistair Maclean - Ulysses 31Ulysses 31is a Franco-Japanese animated television series that updates the Greek mythology of Odysseus to the 31st century. The show comprised 26 half-hour episodes and was produced by DIC Audiovisuel in conjunction with anime studio Tokyo Movie Shinsha...
, a French-Japanese anime television program
- Ulysses (band)Ulysses (band)Ulysses is an indie rock band formed by Robert Schneider along with John Ferguson and Ben Fulton in the spring of 2003. Robert Beatty joined later that year. They released their first album, 010, on October 26, 2004 through Eenie Meenie Records...
, an American band - Nation of Ulysses (band)Nation of UlyssesThe Nation of Ulysses was an American punk rock band from Washington, D.C., formed in spring 1988 with four members. Originally known as simply "Ulysses," the first mark of the group consisted of Ian Svenonius on vocals and trumpet, Steve Kroner on guitar, Steve Gamboa on bass guitar, and James...
, an early 90's American punk band - Ulysses (EP)Ulysses (EP)ULYSSES is the 4th EP from Japanese singer Eiko Shimamiya and the first EP produced by I've Sound.-Track listing:#Introduction#ULYSSES...
, an EP released by Shimamiya Eiko - "Ulysses" (song)Ulysses (song)"Ulysses" is a song from the Scottish indie rock band Franz Ferdinand. It is the lead single from their third album Tonight: Franz Ferdinand.-Song information:...
, a song by Franz Ferdinand - "Tales of Brave Ulysses (song)Tales of Brave Ulysses"Tales of Brave Ulysses" is a song performed by the 1960s group Cream. The lyrics were written by artist Martin Sharp, and the music was composed by Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce. Arranged by Robert Stigwood, the song is featured on Cream's album Disraeli Gears. Sharp had written the words on the...
", a song by Cream - "Ullyses (song)", a song by Dead Can Dance
- Ulysses, KansasUlysses, KansasUlysses is a city in and the county seat of Grant County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 6,161.-Geography:Ulysses is located at...
- Ulysses, NebraskaUlysses, NebraskaUlysses is a village in Butler County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 276 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ulysses is located at ....
- Ulysses Township, Butler County, NebraskaUlysses Township, Butler County, NebraskaUlysses Township is one of seventeen townships in Butler County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 457 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 435.The Village of Ulysses lies within the Township.-External links:*...
- Ulysses, New YorkUlysses, New YorkUlysses is a town located in northwest Tompkins County, New York, U.S.. The population was 4,900 at the 2010 census. The town was named after the hero of the Odyssey....
- Ulysses Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania
- Ulysses (robot)Ulysses (robot)Ulysses is a bomb-detecting robot at the Greek Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport named after the Greek mythological character Odysseus....
, a bomb-detecting robot - ULYSSES (cable system)ULYSSES (cable system)ULYSSES is a submarine communications cable network divided into two sections: ULYSSES-1 and ULYSSES-2 that transit the English Channel and the North Sea, respectively. It carries telecommunications and internet signals to-and-from the UK to continental Europe...
, a submarine communications cable network - Ulysses (text editor)Ulysses (text editor)Ulysses is a text editor for Mac OS X. It is targeted at creative writers who do not need to worry about formatting the text or other distractions, and who want to focus on the content of their words.-Ulysses 2.0:...
, a software product for creative writing
- Ulysses (spacecraft), a space probe designed to study the Sun
- Ulysses (motorcycle), a model manufactured by the Buell Motorcycle Company, a number of ships with this name
- HMS UlyssesHMS UlyssesFour British Royal Navy ships have been called HMS Ulysses:* Ulysses, 44-gun fifth rate launched in 1779 and sold in 1816.* Ulysses was briefly the name of a destroyer, launched on 18 August 1913, and renamed to Lysander on 30 September 1913.* Ulysses, a modified R-class destroyer launched in...
, several ships of the British Royal Navy - USS Ulysses (ARB-9)USS Ulysses (ARB-9)USS Ulysses was an built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named for Ulysses , she was the second U.S...
, a battle damage repair ship of the U.S.
Quotations
Stately, plump Buck Mulligan|Buck Mulligan came from the stairhead, bearing a bowl of lather on which a mirror and a razor lay crossed. A yellow dressinggown, ungirdled, was sustained gently behind him on the mild morning air.
First lines, Ch. 1: Telemachus
The snotgreen sea. The scrotumtightening sea.
Ch. 1: Telemachus
He kills his mother but he can't wear grey trousers.
Ch. 1: Telemachus
It is a symbol of Irish art. The cracked lookingglass of a servant.
Ch. 1: Telemachus
If you and I could only work together we might do something for the island. Helenise it.
Ch. 1: Telemachus
Kingstown pier, Stephen said. Yes, a disappointed bridge.
Ch. 2: Nestor
I fear those big words, Stephen said, which make us so unhappy.
Ch. 2: Nestor
History, Stephen said, is a nightmare from which I am trying to awake.
Ch. 2: Nestor
Stephen jerked his thumb towards the window, saying: — That is God. Hooray! Ay! Whrrwhee! — What? Mr Deasy asked. — A shout in the street, Stephen answered, shrugging his shoulders.
Ch. 2: Nestor