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I've never read any book other than finnegans wake, step up your games

>>4317912

Came across this some time ago. Not sure that this or anything else can be a definitive guide to the book, but it's something.

Joyce's chart for Finnegans Wake

Do you think there is a relation between the complexity of the plot and how good it its?; what about the complexity of the prose and the quality of the book itself?.

If not, why some writers choose a complex argument or prose? -talking about good books, not the ones which are written with obscure prose to seem deep-.

>>4042389
That's child's play

>>3950655
http://vocaroo.com/i/s1cnP8HIukEi
Tried to do my best Irish accent

Also I couldn't decide how to pronounce some words, like "gorgios" (like gorgeous or bourgeoisie), so apologies.

Hint 4: Many have found hints on their own, take advantage of their insanity.

Just started reading Finnegan's Wake.

Irishfag here, I'm surprised by how much of this is written based on how Irish people (or more specifically Dubliners) speak [which is not the way americans seem to think we speak in movies], and how many Irish-specific references there are.

It's logical given that Joyce was Irish, but I figured since it's so popular internationally it wouldn't be too Irish-specific.

There must be a fair chunk of the book going completely over non-irish people's heads, it's weird.

Humphrey Chimpden Earwicker
Hot, Crowded Earth
Howth Castle and Environs

This always seems interesting.

Here's a pretty good one

>>2933618
This. You really won't like it unless you have a pretty broad understanding of Western literary tradition.

Also, for what it's worth, I think Finnegans Wake is way more enjoyable. It too requires preparation in the same way as Ulysses, but it's vastly more rewarding.

this is apparently an outline of some sort

Finnegans Wake of course.

>>2679993
Give me a single game that you will never be able to beat that is as popular as this.

>>2659409

>>2644516
I'm pretty sure Finnegan's wake is a song bro.

Through my deductive reasoning though, I figured you meant the book by James Joyce. Is this the 'map' you were talking about?

Yes, I have

No, not even close

Just finished reading Ulysses and loved it. Is Finnegan's Wake worthwhile?

I'm going to buy Finnegans Wake. Are there any editions you would recommend for or against? Also, what guide(s) are most useful? This is for personal reading, and possible eventual academic use.

I've read and studied Joyce's other works already, and a bit of FW online, so I know what I'm getting into.