Denis Breen
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Denis Breen is a character in James Joyce's 'Ulysses', depicted as a man distressed over an anonymous postcard he receives, which has sparked extensive literary analysis and debate among scholars regarding its implications and meanings.
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The Denis Breen of Ulysses was a proudly devout Catholic, said to be related to a senior Vatican clergyman.
Scotch Broth – Frank McNally on Michael Cusack’s frustrated hope for a pan-Celtic sports alliance – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-06-20
Ireland· 2025-06-20
Denis Breen is the unfortunate recipient of a cryptic message in Joyce's Ulysses.
Epistolics Anonymous – Frank McNally on a Joycean mystery wrapped in an enigma – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-06-12
Ireland· 2025-06-12
Denis Breen is highly agitated about an anonymous postcard he has received.
As the Crow Squeals - Frank McNally on a mysterious Irish rhetorical device – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-06-04
Ireland· 2025-06-04
