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Reading Groups

The Zürich James Joyce Foundation has been conducting weekly reading groups for many years. The aim is a thorough but leisurely and relaxed ramble through works by James Joyce, step by step, with comments and discussion. The readings are intended to bring out the vitality and humor of works from which many potential readers shy away but which others find absolutely addictive.

All groups can be joined at any time. Newcomers are always welcome.

The Reading Groups are financed by the Friends of the Zurich James Joyce Foundation. You can support the Reading Groups by becoming a member of the Friends or by making a donation to the Foundation.

Ulysses

Ulysses in 18 weeks, with Martin Mühlheim

Two independent groups read Ulysses – one in German, one in English. The groups meet on Tuesdays (6–7 p.m.), on alternating weeks, each covering the same chapter in their respective language.

  • Start German group: January 14, 2025
  • Start English group: January 21, 2025

The reading group led by Fritz Senn meets every
Thursday, 5–6 p.m.

Online Bookmark:
https://thursdaysulysses.blogspot.com/

Finnegans Wake

Finnegans Wake on Zoom

Tuesdays, 7–8.30 p.m.

Please sign up at info@joycefoundation.ch for this online Wake reading group hosted by Dirk Vanderbeke. We will email you the Zoom link every Tuesday morning.

Online Bookmark:
https://tuesdayswake.blogspot.com


Reading at the Foundation

Thursdays, 7–8.30 p.m.

The “infinite” Wake group with Fritz Senn meets in person at the Foundation every Thursday.

Online Bookmark:
http://thursdayswake.blogspot.com/