Hello All,

The editorial history of Joyce’s writing is absolutely fascinating. I do not have a background with Ulysses, so learning how the work was conceived and subsequently put together during the 20th Century is particularly intriguing.

According to Mahaffey, “editing seeks to produce a kind of literary monument” (239). This assertion stood out to me because I believe it aligns with Pound’s intentions while working with Joyce.

Based on Mullin’s historical detailing of Joyce’s transitions through the various modernist publications that distributed his literature, it is apparent that Pound held Ulysses in a high regard and aimed to advance its literary merit through close scrutiny.

I think it is utterly compelling that we all get to view Joyce’s work in its the Little Review form. We are allowed to see the literary monument that is the artistic intersection of two of the greatest writers in history. I want to look at the closing scene of “Calypso.” Mullin’s article informed that Pound paid special attention to that part of Ulysses and I would love to personally witness the final product of their collaboration.