Would it be confusing to read Ulysses without having read the

>>8740808

Depends. Have you read James Joyce's other books? and have you read Hamlet?

>>8740808
Why would you want to read some ex-Catholic fart-fetishit's third book instead of the Divine Word?

>>8740808
Honestly, uylsses is so dense that even if you read all the books you're supposed too (hamlet, Odyssey, portrait, etc ...) You'll still probably miss somethings. Just jump in and read the book, and maybe come back to it in six months for a reread. I think you'll get more out of reading it again than doing any homework.

Although you should really read the Odyssey, hamlet, and portrait as they are all great books

>>8740823
thanks man

Honestly the only book I'd say is required is A Portrait of the Artist. You can read the Odyssey and Hamlet beforehand if you want, and they will shed light on certain aspects of the novel overall, but I don't think you should force yourself to read them solely for understand Ulysses.

If you want to read them and haven't before then go for it, but if you're only reading them to prepare for Ulysses then just read Portrait and don't worry about the rest.