Name: The Selected Letters of Joseph Conrad (The Cambridge Edition of the Letters of Joseph Conrad)
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Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN: 9780521191920

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The Selected Letters of Joseph Conrad (The Cambridge Edition of the Letters of Joseph Conrad)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Joseph Conrad

Illustrated by

Laurence Davies

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Year

2015

Language

English

Pages

596

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

22.4 x 14.6 x 3.8 cm

Weight

0.83 kg.

ISBN13

9780521191920

Synopsis "The Selected Letters of Joseph Conrad (The Cambridge Edition of the Letters of Joseph Conrad) "

Since the publication of the Cambridge edition of The Collected Letters of Joseph Conrad, the numerous letters in the nine volumes, many of them published for the first time and many more taken from hard-to-find books and journals, have had a profound influence on writing about Conrad. This selection makes the highlights available in one volume. The letters have been re-edited with shorter footnotes and an emphasis on the latest scholarship. Letters originally written in French or Polish appear only in revised English translations. Among the topics that stand out are Conrad's memories of growing up in Poland and Ukraine, his ideas about fiction, often expressed in precise but sympathetic comments on the work of his friends, the anxieties of war and revolution, his struggle to keep his integrity as a writer, and his lives as a sailor and a family man.

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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