Name: El Duelo (in Spanish)
SKU: 59926153
Price: 18.13 EUR
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Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN: 9781976473739

Type

Physical Book

Author

Joseph Conrad

Publisher

Createspace

Language

Spanish

Pages

116

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9x15.2x0.7 cm

Weight

0.18 kg.

ISBN13

9781976473739

Synopsis "El Duelo (in Spanish)"

"Napoleón I, cuya carrera militar tuvo las características de un duelo contra toda Europa, desaprobaba los duelos entre los oficiales de su ejército. El gran emperador militar no era ningún espadachín y sentía poco respeto por la tradición". Así empieza El Duelo, una maravillosa obra maestra de Joseph Conrad ambientada en la Europa de las guerras napoleónicas. Es manifiesta en esta obra, la inutilidad de prolongar un conflicto en el que está en juego el honor, un bien demasiado preciado por los hombres. Conservar el honor ha sido, desde tiempos muy antiguos, una prioridad que ha llevado a la humanidad a enfrentarse entre sí. El Duelo es una buena muestra de ello.

Joseph Conrad

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Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was a Polish-British writer known for his tales about the sea, colonialism, and the psychological struggles of individuals facing adversity. His work is characterized by the exploration of themes such as morality, despair, and the absurdity of human existence. Born in Ukraine, Conrad spent much of his life as a sailor before turning to writing, which significantly influenced his narrative style.

Among his most notable works are Heart of Darkness (1899), Lord Jim (1900), and Nostromo (1904). Although he did not receive major awards during his lifetime, his influence on 20th-century literature is undeniable, being considered a precursor of modern narrative.

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