Blooms & Barnacles

Ineluctable modality of the animated! Get to know your favorite Irish host of Blooms and Barnacles - Dermot O Connor. Kelly and Dermot talk about his work as the illustrator of the Blooms and Barnacles blog, how to illustrate a blog about Ulysses when you've never read Ulysses, artistic influences and inspirations, working for Don Bluth and Disney, what every American should know about Ireland and what every Irish person should know about America. Find Dermot's art and animation at www.angryanimator.com Sweny's Patreon is almost to its goal, but they can still use your help. Please subscribe! Social Media: Facebook|Twitter Subscribe to Blooms and Barnacles: iTunes| Google Play Music| Stitcher Our theme is: Noir - S Strong & Boogie Belgique

Real talk: why are there no seagulls on Sandymount Strand on Bloomsday? Have we stumbled onto a historical seagull-based conspiracy? Stay tuned to find out! Additionally, we'll also continue discussing how Stephen's walk on the beach is influenced by Berkeleyan idealism, Stephen's perception of space and time, how blind people perceive the world and the Demiurge. Sweny's Patreon helps keep this marvelous Dublin landmark afloat. Please subscribe! On the blog: Decoding Dedalus: Ineluctable Modalities Social Media: Facebook|Twitter Subscribe to Blooms and Barnacles: iTunes| Google Play Music| Stitcher Media Mentioned in this Episode: Daniel Kish was featured on This American Life, not Radiolab. Still worth a listen once you've finished our podcast. - https://www.thisamericanlife.org/544/batman/act-one The Book of Los by William Blake is available online. My bad! There is only one physical copy, though, and it's owned by the British Museum - https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Book_of_Los Download a copy Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions for free. - http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/201 Modernist Maundering's take on "Protean Prosody" - http://modernistmaundering.blogspot.com/2015/03/protean-prosody.html Further Reading: Anghinetti, P. (1982). Berkeley's Influence on Joyce. James Joyce Quarterly,19(3), 315-329. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/25476446 Atura, A. & Dionne, L. Proteus - Modernism Lab. Retrieved from https://modernism.coursepress.yale.edu/proteus/ Booth, C. (2015, Mar 20). Protean Prosody. Modernist Maundering. Retrieved from http://modernistmaundering.blogspot.com/2015/03/protean-prosody.html Burgess, A. (1968). ReJoyce. New York: W.W. Norton & Co. D’Arcy, A.M. (2014). Dindsenchas, Mr Deasy and the Nightmare of Partition in Ulysses. Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy, 114C, 1-31. Retrieved from http://www.academia.edu/3524058/Dindsenchas_Mr_Deasy_and_the_Nightmare_of_Partition_in_Ulysses_Proceedings_of_the_Royal_Irish_Academy_114C_2014_1-31 Gifford, D., & Seidman, R. J. (1988). Ulysses annotated: Notes for James Joyce's Ulysses. Berkeley: University of California Press. Gilbert, S. (1955). James Joyce’s Ulysses: a study. New York: Vintage Books. Tarnas, R. (1991). The passion of the Western mind: understanding the ideas that have shaped our world. New York: Ballantine. Music Noir - S Strong & Boogie Belgique

Ineluctable modality of the podcast! A discussion of the first paragraph of "Proteus," in which Kelly and Dermot try to make sense of Stephen's untethered inner monologue. We discuss Aristotle's theory of vision, Bishop George's Berkeley's mistrust of sense perception, an interpretation of a famous meme, who Jakob Boehme was and what he meant by "signature of all things." This episode will leave you with a pleasing sense of superiority over your friends. Sweny's Patreon helps keep this marvelous Dublin landmark afloat. Please subscribe! On the blog: Decoding Dedalus: Ineluctable Modalities Social Media: Facebook|Twitter Subscribe to Blooms and Barnacles: iTunes| Google Play Music| Stitcher Further Reading: Anghinetti, P. (1982). Berkeley's Influence on Joyce. James Joyce Quarterly,19(3), 315-329. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/25476446 Atura, A. & Dionne, L. Proteus - Modernism Lab. Retrieved from https://modernism.coursepress.yale.edu/proteus/ Burgess, A. (1968). ReJoyce. New York: W.W. Norton & Co. Flood, A. (2013, Apr 11). Irish bank points to other side of misquoted James Joyce coin. The Guardian. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/apr/11/irish-bank-james-joyce-coin . Gifford, D., & Seidman, R. J. (1988). Ulysses annotated: Notes for James Joyce's Ulysses. Berkeley: University of California Press. Gilbert, S. (1955). James Joyce’s Ulysses: a study. New York: Vintage Books. Kalederon, M.E. (2011). Aristotle on Transparency. Retrieved from https://www.academia.edu/30310339/Aristotle_on_Transparency Livorni, E. (1999). "Ineluctable Modality of the Visible": Diaphane in the "Proteus" Episode. James Joyce Quarterly,36(2), 127-169. Retrieved from https://www.academia.edu/330177/_Ineluctable_Modality_of_the_Visible_Diaphane_In_the_Proteus_Episode Tarnas, R. (1991). The passion of the Western mind: understanding the ideas that have shaped our world. New York: Ballantine. Music Noir - S Strong & Boogie Belgique

The time has come for Blooms & Barnacles to tackle Ulysses' third episode - "Proteus"! This is Ulysses' first "difficult" episode - jam-packed with multiple languages and obscure references. This week's podcast gives an overview of many of the themes found in "Proteus," including its connection to The Odyssey, the influence of esoteric doctrines on the text and Joyce's love of writing in multiple languages. With guest star, Emma the cat.  Sweny's Patreon helps keep this marvelous Dublin landmark afloat. Please subscribe! On the blog: Ulysses & The Odyssey: Proteus Social Media: Facebook|Twitter Subscribe to Blooms and Barnacles: iTunes| Google Play Music| Stitcher Further Reading & Listening: Atura, A. & Dionne, L. Proteus - Modernism Lab. Retrieved from https://modernism.coursepress.yale.edu/proteus/ Burgess, A. (1968). ReJoyce. New York: W.W. Norton & Co. Gifford, D., & Seidman, R. J. (1988). Ulysses annotated: Notes for James Joyce's Ulysses. Berkeley: University of California Press. Gilbert, S. (1955). James Joyce’s Ulysses: a study. New York: Vintage Books. Homer, translated by Palmer., G.H. (1912). The Odyssey. Mineola, New York: Dover Publications. Music Noir - S Strong & Boogie Belgique

Blooms and Barnacles' series on Mr. Deasy and "Nestor" comes to a close with a discussion of the old headmaster's biased views of women's negative impact on history. The relative culpability of four woman accused of causing history's great evils is explored, along with what exactly Stephen means when he refers to God as a "shout in the street." Please consider contributing my friend Nik's Go Fund Me to help cover his expenses for a serious head injury. Any contribution large or small is appreciated. Sweny's Patreon helps keep this marvelous Dublin landmark afloat. Please subscribe! On the blog: The Women of Ulysses: Mr. Deasy's Perfidious Women Social Media: Facebook|Twitter Subscribe to Blooms and Barnacles: iTunes| Google Play Music| Stitcher Further Reading & Listening: Dwyer, F. (2014, May 29). (1156-1166) The Norman Invasion Part I. The Irish History Podcast [Audio podcast]. Gifford, D., & Seidman, R. J. (1988). Ulysses annotated: Notes for James Joyce's Ulysses. Berkeley: University of California Press. Haywood, J. (2016, September 5). Was Helen really to blame for the Trojan War - or just a scapegoat? The Conversation. Retrieved from http://theconversation.com/was-helen-really-to-blame-for-the-trojan-war-or-just-a-scapegoat-64456 Wilson, A. N. (2004).  The Victorians. New York: W. W. Norton and Co. Music Noir - S Strong & Boogie Belgique

Kelly and Dermot deconstruct the nightmare of history shared by the Irish and the Jews alike. We further explore the intricacies of Mr. Deasy's bigotry and what it tells us about what life was like in 1900's Dublin. Other topics covered include one possible source of Joyce's hatred of Gogarty, the correlation of antisemitism and nationalism and the legend of the Wandering Jew and its influence on Ulysses. Sweny's Patreon helps keep this marvelous Dublin landmark afloat. Please subscribe! On the blog: Never Let Them In Social Media: Facebook|Twitter Subscribe to Blooms and Barnacles: iTunes| Google Play Music| Stitcher Further Reading: Breathnach, R. (2014, Jun 28). Shalom agus sláinte. News Talk. Retrieved from https://www.newstalk.com/Shalom-agus-slinte Burgess, A. (1968). ReJoyce. New York: W.W. Norton & Co. Callanan, F. (1998, May 16). ‘We never let them in.’ The Irish Times. Retrieved from https://www.irishtimes.com/news/we-never-let-them-in-1.153649 D’Arcy, A.M. (2014). Dindsenchas, Mr Deasy and the Nightmare of Partition in Ulysses. Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy, 114C, 1-31. Retrieved from http://www.academia.edu/3524058/Dindsenchas_Mr_Deasy_and_the_Nightmare_of_Partition_in_Ulysses_Proceedings_of_the_Royal_Irish_Academy_114C_2014_1-31 Davis, B. (2017, Jan 14). Jewish life by the Liffey: a look at the Jewish community in Ireland. The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved from https://www.jpost.com/Magazine/Jewish-life-by-the-Liffey-474803 Gifford, D., & Seidman, R. J. (1988). Ulysses annotated: Notes for James Joyce's Ulysses. Berkeley: University of California Press. Goldberg, G. (1982). "Ireland Is the Only Country...": Joyce and the Jewish Dimension. The Crane Bag, 6(1), 5-12. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/30059524 Wandering Jew. (n.d.). In Encyclopædia Britannica online. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/topic/wandering-Jew Music Noir - S Strong & Boogie Belgique

Per vias rectas! Mr. Deasy's origins - revealed! Kelly and Dermot dive into Joyce's real life acquaintances and experiences that inspired the gruff headmaster Mr. Deasy in Ulysses' second episode, "Nestor." Topics covered include why Mr. Deasy is so concerned about foot and mouth disease, the relative rebelliousness of voting in favor of the Union and why Mr. Deasy seems to be unaware of his own history, even though he's so proud of it.  Sweny's Patreon helps keep this marvelous Dublin landmark afloat. Please subscribe! William Ulsterman  On the blog: Who was the Real Mr. Deasy? Social Media: Facebook|Twitter Subscribe to Blooms and Barnacles: iTunes| Google Play Music| Stitcher Further Reading: D’Arcy, A.M. (2014). Dindsenchas, Mr Deasy and the Nightmare of Partition in Ulysses. Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy, 114C, 1-31. Retrieved from https://tinyurl.com/y23sndpr Ellmann, R. (1959). James Joyce. New York: Oxford University Press. Gifford, D., & Seidman, R. J. (1988). Ulysses annotated: Notes for James Joyce's Ulysses. Berkeley: University of California Press. Gogarty, O. (1948). Mourning became Mrs. Spendlove and other portraits grave and gay. New York: Creative Age Press. Killeen, T. (2001, April 14). Foot-and-mouth-and-Joyce. The Irish Times. Retrieved from https://www.irishtimes.com/news/foot-and-mouth-and-joyce-1.301729 Nicholson, R. (2015). The Ulysses guide: tours through Joyce’s Dublin. Dublin: New Island Books. Norburn, R. (2004). A James Joyce chronology. New York: Palgrave Macmillan. Retrieved from https://tinyurl.com/y55v6e3p Historic photo of Dalkey from the National Library of Ireland archives. Retrieved from https://tinyurl.com/y3zklsgf James Joyce Online notes on Francis Irwin and Mr. Deasy: http://www.jjon.org/jioyce-s-people/irwin  Music Noir - S Strong & Boogie Belgique The Rocky Road to Dublin - The Dubliners

This week, Kelly and Dermot explain the nightmarish history tucked into Stephen's terse rebuttal of Mr. Deasy's weak grasp of Irish history. The passage covered can be found on p. 31 of Kelly's edition of Ulysses (1990 Vintage International). Topics covered include the history of the Orange Order, the Battle of the Diamond, the Planters' Covenant, the power of copyright law over sectarianism, and how all these issues still affect us today. The Derry Girls clip we mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j0OF-TlyAY The Orange Toast The Grand Orange Lodge's take on the Battle of the Diamond [Croppies Lie Down]4 Sweny's Patreon helps keep this marvelous Dublin landmark afloat. Please subscribe! On the blog: Decoding Dedalus: Glorious, Pious and Immortal Memory Social Media: Facebook|Twitter Subscribe to Blooms and Barnacles: iTunes| Google Play Music| Stitcher Further Reading: A concise history of the Orange Order. (2014, Jul. 5). The Irish Times. Retrieved from https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/heritage/a-concise-history-of-the-orange-order-1.1855664 Orange Order superhero Dan in copyright row. (2008, Jul. 19). The Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved from https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/orange-order-superhero-dan-in-copyright-row-28442079.html Who are the Orangmen? (2012, Jul. 11). The BBC. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-18769781 Gifford, D., & Seidman, R. J. (1988). Ulysses annotated: Notes for James Joyce's Ulysses. Berkeley: University of California Press. Joyce, P.W. (1910). A concise history of Ireland. Retrieved from https://www.libraryireland.com/JoyceHistory/Ulster.php Tohall, P. (1958). The Diamond Fight of 1795 and the Resultant Expulsions. Seanchas Ardmhacha: Journal of the Armagh Diocesan Historical Society,3(1), 17-50. doi:10.2307/29740669. Retrieved from https://www.jstor.org/stable/29740669?read-now=1&refreqid=excelsior%3Ac5c157762ce76d62baf004cf0172d7f9&seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents Orange Order banner: http://100objects.qahn.org/content/victoria-loyal-orange-lodge-no-69-banner-1860s

History is the art of Nestor, so let's immerse ourselves in the nightmare of history, at least the bits covered on  p. 31 of Ulysses. Learn about Stephen's hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia.  Mr. Deasy tries to teach Stephen a history, but (spoiler alert) he doesn't know much about history. Topics covered include Daniel O'Connell, the Orange lodges, the Famine and the Fenians.  This episode covers some heavy stuff, but learning new things will make you feel like the woman in this picture.  On the blog: Deasy of West Britain Social Media: Facebook|Twitter Subscribe to Blooms and Barnacles: iTunes| Google Play Music| Stitcher Further Reading: A concise history of the Orange Order. (2014, Jul. 5). The Irish Times. Retrieved from https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/heritage/a-concise-history-of-the-orange-order-1.1855664 D’Arcy, A.M. (2014). Dindsenchas, Mr Deasy and the Nightmare of Partition in Ulysses. Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy, 114C, 1-31. Retrieved from http://www.academia.edu/3524058/Dindsenchas_Mr_Deasy_and_the_Nightmare_of_Partition_in_Ulysses_Proceedings_of_the_Royal_Irish_Academy_114C_2014_1-31 Gifford, D., & Seidman, R. J. (1988). Ulysses annotated: Notes for James Joyce's Ulysses. Berkeley: University of California Press. Kee, R. (2003). Ireland: a history. London: Abacus.

A character study of the infamous Mr. Deasy, the headmaster of Stephen's school in "Nestor," the second episode of Ulysses. We discuss how Mr. Deasy is a stereotypical Dubliner of his day, as well as his defining characteristics (including his impressive mustache!) Mr. Deasy has a lot to teach us, though he is an old wise man archetype with no wisdom. We talk lots of history and politics in this one! Also, Kelly reveals the worst Scooby Doo character.  Sweny's Patreon helps keep this marvelous Dublin landmark afloat. Please subscribe! On the blog: Decoding Dedalus: A Dedalus Never Pays His Debts The Pre-Decimal Currency System Social Media: Facebook|Twitter Subscribe to Blooms and Barnacles: iTunes| Google Play Music| Stitcher Further Reading: Ellmann, R. (1959). James Joyce. New York: Oxford University Press. D’Arcy, A.M. (2014). Dindsenchas, Mr Deasy and the Nightmare of Partition in Ulysses. Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy, 114C, 1-31. Retrieved from http://www.academia.edu/3524058/Dindsenchas_Mr_Deasy_and_the_Nightmare_of_Partition_in_Ulysses_Proceedings_of_the_Royal_Irish_Academy_114C_2014_1-31 Gifford, D., & Seidman, R. J. (1988). Ulysses annotated: Notes for James Joyce's Ulysses. Berkeley: University of California Press. Killeen, T. (2001, April 14). Foot-and-mouth-and-Joyce. The Irish Times. Retrieved from https://www.irishtimes.com/news/foot-and-mouth-and-joyce-1.301729 Wilson, A. N. (2004).  The Victorians. New York: W. W. Norton and Co.