#lysses

[musedublin]

Discover the Soul of Dublin Through James Joyce’s Ulysses

In the realm of modernist literature, few works capture the spirit of a city as intimately as James Joyce’s Ulysses. First published in 1922, this groundbreaking novel unfolds over a single day—June 16, 1904—and weaves an intricate tapestry of Dublin's life, culture, and psyche. Joyce, in his unparalleled genius, transforms the ordinary into the epic, using the framework of Homer’s Odyssey to chart the inner and outer journeys of three central characters.

Leopold Bloom, a Jewish advertising canvasser, wanders the city in a reflection of Odysseus's odyssey, encountering trials that mirror the epic hero’s journey. Stephen Dedalus, a young teacher and artist, takes on the role of Telemachus, grappling with existential questions that echo Joyce’s own intellectual quests. Finally, Molly Bloom, Leopold's wife, delivers one of literature's most renowned interior monologues, a bold and lyrical exploration of consciousness and humanity.

Joyce’s love-hate relationship with Dublin imbues every page of Ulysses. Though written in exile, the novel reflects a profound familiarity with the city’s streets, buildings, and daily rhythms. Joyce famously requested maps and details from friends and family to ensure geographic precision, resulting in a work so accurate it has been dubbed “the ultimate Dublin guidebook.” This meticulous attention to detail immortalized the city, transforming its landmarks into literary icons.

Dublin reciprocates this homage each year on Bloomsday, June 16th, when the city comes alive with readings, reenactments, and celebrations of Joyce’s masterpiece. Locals and visitors alike don costumes inspired by the novel’s characters and retrace Bloom’s steps, turning the streets into a vibrant tableau of literary devotion.

For Joyce, Dublin was both an inspiration and a constraint—“a paralysis” he sought to escape but could never truly abandon. This duality breathes life into Ulysses, making it a deeply personal yet universal tribute to human experience.

Coming Soon: Walk in the Footsteps of Leopold Bloom Curious to experience Dublin through Joyce’s eyes? Stay tuned for an exclusive guide to walking the Ulysses trail, where we’ll explore key locations featured in the novel—from Sweny’s Pharmacy to Davy Byrne’s Pub—and uncover the stories behind them. Step into a world where literature and reality intertwine, and let the spirit of Ulysses guide your journey.

[lyss-sketchbox]

They remind me of that one cat that raised bobcat cubs so this tiny ass cat was the mother of bobcats twice its size

[lyss-butterscotch]

The art of violence

[lookforanewangle]

hand in boopable hand

[knight-16]

[flarree]

City of Blank Art Dump

Nia/Lyss/Rex/Bell

Characters & Webtoon by @66sharkteeth

[popcornaddict500]

Ever wonder what my mc's curses do?

In order: Adam, Olivia, Lyss. Unnamed, hound, alchemist.

[lyssified]

okay guys i need to know because me and @mister3127 and @origamika-785 had a looong conversation about this

like saw trap levels of you will die if you fuck up the words and you have to know THE FULL SONG !!! (you don't have to have a perfect singing voice just if you know how it goes and the timing and stuff

BONUS POINTS IF YOU PUT WHICH SONG IN THE TAGS !

[velarisdusk]

hello i just wanted to share this snippet of therapist!rhysand enjoy

He picked up a pen from the notepad in front of him, toying with it between those long, slender fingers. “Now, I want to go over a few things before we start. Everything you share here is confidential, except in situations where—”

“I know,” you interrupted, waving a hand dismissively. “I’ve been through this before. Confidential unless there’s danger to myself or someone else, mandatory reporting, whatever else. I agree to all of it, it’s fine.”

His brows lifted, a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth as he lowered the pen slightly. “Straight to the point. Got it.”

“Sorry,” you mumbled, heat rising to your cheeks. “I just… know how this goes.”

“That’s okay,” he said, voice soft but steady. “I appreciate your honesty.”

You nodded, trying to mask the way the words slid off you like water on glass. His voice had taken on that practiced softness. It was all so rehearsed—the tone, the pauses, the words that sounded more like something ripped from a manual than a genuine conversation. You didn’t blame him, really. It was part of the job. But that didn’t mean you had to like it.

It wasn’t the words themselves that grated on you but the way they sounded, so carefully crafted to put you at ease.

They didn’t put you at ease.

You hated this part. You weren’t here for a script, or for someone to tread so lightly around you it felt like you might shatter under the weight of their words. You just wanted to talk. Like real people.

Your arms tightened across your chest, and you resisted the urge to sigh. If he kept this up, you weren’t sure you could sit through a whole session without snapping. But snapping would mean starting over again. Explaining yourself. Apologizing. You weren’t sure you had it in you to do that—not today.

“Does that make sense so far?” he asked, his voice still wrapped in that practiced softness.

You blinked, realizing you hadn’t been paying attention. “Yeah,” you lied, shifting slightly on the couch.

His lips quirked again, just barely. Not a smile, but close. It was… pretty.

[ograecus]

obi-wan, Screaming: i pretend i do not see

[maiios]

i apologize to lyss for being the center of my sunstone hyperfixation (literally bc of her i cant live normally every time i hear the words "sun" or "stone" OR EVEN DAMN "PEBBLES")

designs by @lyss-butterscotch

[lyss-sketchbox]

If you have a floating book and not use it as an arm rest once in a while, are you even a real sorcerer

[lyss-butterscotch]

Harpy Hare, where have you buried all your children?

[lookforanewangle]

you know what I want? I want buck's voice in eddie's head once like eddie's was in buck's in 8x01

[66sharkteeth]

I forgot to ask this on ur QnA last night so I'm asking here instead.

How do u think Edgy felt upon learning/realizing he was basically doing the same mistake Lyss did?

I mean, he never really liked Lyss so I kinda imagine it must have stung a little, realizing that by wanting to put Rex out of his misery, he was being no different that when Lyss shot Christoph's blank in that fateful day.

Edgy ep 190 basically:

[laz-kay]

I like them pretty and autistic. What can I say🤷‍♀️