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Ulysses

Meaning

Latin form of ODYSSEUS. It was borne by Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), the commander of the Union for

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Ulysses (novel)

Ulysses is a modernist novel by Irish writer James Joyce.

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Ulysses (poem)

"Ulysses" is a poem in blank verse by the Victorian poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809–1892), written in 1833 and published in 1842 in his well-received second volume of poetry.

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Ulysses (band)

Ulysses is an American indie rock band formed by Robert Schneider (lead vocalist of The Apples in Stereo) along with John Ferguson and Ben Fulton in early 2003.

Ulysses Ricci

Ulysses Anthony Ricci (1888–1960) was an American sculptor known primarily for his architectural sculpture.

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Ulysses Kay

Ulysses Simpson Kay (January 7, 1917 in Tucson, Arizona – May 20, 1995 in Englewood, New Jersey) was an American composer.

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Ulysses in Other Languages

EnglishUlyssa
FrenchUlysse
Greek MythologyOdysseus
ItalianUlisse
PortugueseUlisses

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