Day 4
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Episode 3 — Proteus
Reading Ranges by Edition
Page references correspond to widely used modern editions of Ulysses. Pagination may vary slightly across printings; if your copy differs, follow the episode divisions and read to the natural break. We are moving together through the same day, even if the page numbers shift.
| Edition | Range |
|---|---|
| Gutenberg | 'Ineluctable modality of the visible…' – '…a silent ship.' (1803–2429) |
| Bodley Head | pgs 33–47 |
| Penguin | pgs 45–64 |
| Wordsworth | pgs 34–47 |
| US Vintage Gabler | pgs 31–42 |
Listen
Step-In
Each day's reading has its own discussion space. This is your place to reflect, ask a question, or respond to something that stayed with you.
We begin with a Chatstart—a short line offered by a reader to get you thinking. It's simply a starting point.
Keeping the conversation connected to each day's reading preserves the rhythm of the 80-day journey and allows the discussion to unfold over time.
Free. Step in. You'll be asked for your email if you'd like to join the conversation.
Some readers comment often; others simply follow along.
Chatstart
Offered by Clíona
“Old England is dying…”