Which 1922 novel concludes with an unpunctuated, fifty-page stream of consciousness sequence known as the 'Penelope' episode?
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Correct answer: Ulysses by Joyce
James Joyce’s 'Ulysses' ends with Molly Bloom's internal monologue. The lack of punctuation is intended to mimic the fluid, unstoppable nature of her thoughts as she drifts toward sleep.
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