ulysses

[ˈjuːlɪsiːz]

ulysses Definition

  • 1the Latin name for the Greek hero Odysseus, who is the protagonist of Homer's epic poem 'The Odyssey'
  • 2a novel by James Joyce, published in 1922, which chronicles the wanderings and inner thoughts of Leopold Bloom and Stephen Dedalus on a single day, June 16, 1904, in Dublin, Ireland

Using ulysses: Examples

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  • Example

    Ulysses was known for his cunning and intelligence.

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    James Joyce's Ulysses is considered one of the greatest works of modernist literature.

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Summary: ulysses in Brief

The term 'Ulysses' [ˈjuːlɪsiːz] has two main meanings. Firstly, it is the Latin name for the Greek hero Odysseus, who is the protagonist of Homer's epic poem 'The Odyssey.' Secondly, it refers to a novel by James Joyce, published in 1922, which chronicles the wanderings and inner thoughts of Leopold Bloom and Stephen Dedalus on a single day, June 16, 1904, in Dublin, Ireland.