Ulysses in 80 2026: In Conversation with Prof. Robert Spoo

Cyclops. History. The Life of Ulysses. This week on Ulysses in 80, we welcome Professor Robert Spoo, Princeton University, for a wide-ranging conversation recorded as we discuss the Cyclops episode of James Joyce's Ulysses. Together, we explore the remarkable life of Ulysses beyond its pages—history, the people who shaped its journey, and the enduring influence of one of the world's most extraordinary novels. Along the way, Robert shares insights into Joyce, the historical world surrounding ...