Oh I really like this one. Such an important reminder of why we need each other - and also why it’s important to keep encouraging our friends! And I can’t wait for official book announcement 😍
A great story, which I thoroughly enjoyed until this line near the end: "In order to acquire this love of themselves women look in a looking-glass." Of course, he was a product of his time, I understand. But it's still always jarring to see something like this.
Yes, that part is jarring. I thought about omitting that line, but decided it was better to quote the full passage. Different times, yes, but I agree that it introduces a sour note for contemporary readers.
I wouldn't expect you to change or edit the quote, and I did hesitate before commenting on it because that's just introducing my own sour note! But I imagine that many women feel the same... that it's so dismaying to read things like that.
Loved this and looking forward to your book. Was recently in Aix-en-Provence at the Cezanne exhibits and I’ve been thinking of this topic since. Cezanne’s father funded his life & art, and I was thinking how different things are today for artists.
Adore this story, and only makes me respect Joyce more. How we treat another's work reveals our character, the best artists and writers I know are deeply generous in their admiration regardless of external recognition-or-not, and of that you are a shining example
Loved this, Mason. I recently completed "Confessions" after seeing a new documentary about Italo Svevo. It inspired me to take another shot at "Ulysses," which I've been reading along with a great Irish radio dramatization/reading done in 1982 and available online. It, along with an accompanying reader's guide, are the way to go! PS -- I'm new to Substack and posting a series called "Messiahs I Have Known." Check it out...
I know we’re not supposed to give applause yet…so this is a very restrained…I’M SO EXCITED FOR YOUR NEW BOOK.
I second this!!!!
Thanks, Hurley, for staying enthusiastic for all these years!
Thank you, Jessica, I so so appreciate it! More soon . . .
Oh I really like this one. Such an important reminder of why we need each other - and also why it’s important to keep encouraging our friends! And I can’t wait for official book announcement 😍
A great story, which I thoroughly enjoyed until this line near the end: "In order to acquire this love of themselves women look in a looking-glass." Of course, he was a product of his time, I understand. But it's still always jarring to see something like this.
Yes, that part is jarring. I thought about omitting that line, but decided it was better to quote the full passage. Different times, yes, but I agree that it introduces a sour note for contemporary readers.
I wouldn't expect you to change or edit the quote, and I did hesitate before commenting on it because that's just introducing my own sour note! But I imagine that many women feel the same... that it's so dismaying to read things like that.
Such a beautiful story. (And I can’t wait for your announcement!! 👏👏👏👏)
Thank you, Kelly!
What you put into the world has such immense value, Mason. Thanks for wriggling with perseverance!
Thank you, Laura, that means a lot!
Lovely story ... thanks for sharing and may your new book fly into waiting arms!
Thank you, Joyce, much appreciated!
if people would work together, rather than compete with one another, we'd all be better off. Wonderful story, thank you for sharing
I love this story about a writer supporting another writer, and it reminds me to be grateful for all my writer friends. Thank you!
Thanks, Sarah!
Thanks. Great bit of literary history
Well, now I am very curious to read your book as I have often wondered how artists have supported themselves when it was not immediately obvious.
I love this so much and am dyinggggg to read your book!!!
Thank you, Kara!!!!
Waiting the new book with enthusiasm!!
Thank you!
Loved this and looking forward to your book. Was recently in Aix-en-Provence at the Cezanne exhibits and I’ve been thinking of this topic since. Cezanne’s father funded his life & art, and I was thinking how different things are today for artists.
Thank you — and I have a section in the new book on Cézanne and his father! Would love to visit Aix-en-Provence one day.
Oh wow, that makes me look forward to reading it even more! Aix is definitely worth visiting.
The “sadness of silence” is a real thing. Loved this story.
I know, that part is so poignant! Glad you enjoyed this one.
Adore this story, and only makes me respect Joyce more. How we treat another's work reveals our character, the best artists and writers I know are deeply generous in their admiration regardless of external recognition-or-not, and of that you are a shining example
Aw, thank you, Kristin! 🥹
Loved this, Mason. I recently completed "Confessions" after seeing a new documentary about Italo Svevo. It inspired me to take another shot at "Ulysses," which I've been reading along with a great Irish radio dramatization/reading done in 1982 and available online. It, along with an accompanying reader's guide, are the way to go! PS -- I'm new to Substack and posting a series called "Messiahs I Have Known." Check it out...
Thank you, I will check out the documentary + the Irish radio dramatization + your Substack!
https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0527/1146705-listen-ulysses-james-joyce-podcast/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHGklkbAIoE
https://donlattin.substack.com/