The Quiz: Who paid $1.5 million for a handwritten James Joyce manuscript in 2000?
National Library of Japan
National Library of Ireland
National Library of Egypt
National Library of Germany
In 2000, the National Library of Ireland paid $1.5 million at auction for a handwritten draft of one chapter of Irish author James Joyce’s novel “Ulysses.” Though “Ulysses” has been among the most studied works of modern literature, one expert stated that no significant Joyce manuscripts had appeared on the market for 25 years, which made this a rare and important find for the library.
The correct answer to this quiz is National Library of Ireland.