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Since 1966 readers new to james joyce have depended upon this. Sep 02, 2008 the new bloomsday book by harry blamires 2 editions first published in 1988 download daisy. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Now retired, he served as head of the english department at king alfreds college in winchester, england. Since 1966, readers new to james joyce have depended upon this essential guide which makes this intimidating novel accessible. Harry blamires helps readers to negotiate their way through this formidable, remarkable novel and gain an understanding of it which, without help, it might have take several readings to achieve.
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