I Read Finnegans Wake So You Don’t Have To!
But, let me tell you now, this is no insightful academic assessment of what is perhaps the most perplexing, ambiguous and downright impenetrable work of literature known to man. One summer a couple of years ago, in-between writing my own novels of dubious quality, I fancied a bit of a literary challenge. I had participated in Bloomsday – an annual celebration of James Joyce’s other famed work, Ulysses – a few times and it struck me that maybe it was time to tackle the mighty Finnegans Wake. The idea of attempting an idiots guide (or, more appropriately, a guide by an idiot) came about after discussing my attempts at comprehension with friends.
And so this, Finnegans What?, a plaintive effort to decipher the indecipherable, was born. My method was a to read a chapter and then make notes about what I thought might be happening. These were originally posted weekly on my blog for the benefit of curious readers. So what we have here is a chapter-by-chapter explanation, as I read each in turn. This is my interpretation and musings on Joyce’s eponymous work, rather than any kind of instructional companion or serious analysis. Goodness knows, I’m not capable of that kind of high-minded literary endeavour. I’m just an ordinary person, reading Finnegans Wake.
And this is what I came up with.
Lucy Brazier 
How are you Lucy? I don’t care much for xmas. I hid away this year … I thought about you today X
I am doing okay. This is not my favourite time of year either! I have used the time to focus on finishing the next book, which has been a huge help in many ways. Thank you for thinking of me X
I don’t care much for the entire festive thing either. Perhaps next year we should vanish to some remote island until it is over! Pleased about your new book. I need to focus more. The web can pull us away with what is most important. Keep me informed, keep chatting I love to hear from you.
That’s definitely a plan! 😀
The web can be such a naughty thing for time eating, but without it we wouldn’t get to chat, which I love so much! Have a super day, lovely.
And you Lucy. We must hook up one day. I spend time between Leeds and Warwickshire. I go camping etc. Love to travel. We could even make a fly on the wall video doing something wacky!
That sounds like a lot of fun! I could join you on an adventure, or if you are ever in the Cambridge area I would be happy to show you the sights. Perhaps a Lucy & Tiff’s Guide To Cambridge would go down well!
That is a very serious plan! I am totally up for it. Right up my street. I can be quite a Diva. Will bring a supply of wigs and beads. FABULOUS !!!
Hurrah to that, I say!! 😀
Crap quality but here is something I did ages ago. It was such fun. I am now however self taught in creating film I have some great software. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y7_JO-OyT8
New software > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SOd_CVZXYw&t=4s have to go out now, speak later or tomorrow. X
Certainly will do hun, have a super day xx