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Paris: Libraire de la Revue Indépendant, 1888 Stock Code: 103535
Joyce's inspiration for Ulysses, in the original wrappers
First edition, limited issue. Number 156 of 420 copies, of which 400 were printed on vélin anglais mécanique, and 20 on grand vélin français. The story was first published the preceding year in the magazine Revue Indépendante. An influential work, exemplifying the proto-stream-of-consciousness narrative; James Joyce mentioned in 1922 to Valery Larbaud, his translator, that it had been his inspiration for Ulysses.Description
Octavo. Original cream wrappers, titles to spine and front cover black, pages partly unopened.
Illustrations
Portrait frontispiece with tissue guard by Jacques E. Blanche.
Condition
Wrappers slightly creased, front hinge starting, contents lightly toned. An excellent copy.
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