Name: Ultimos Cuentos (in Spanish)
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Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN: 9788492840229

Type

Physical Book

Author

Joseph Conrad

Publisher

Navona

Collection

reencuentros

Year

2011

Language

Spanish

Pages

160

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

12,50x19,50cm

ISBN13

9788492840229

Edited in

España

Synopsis "Ultimos Cuentos (in Spanish)"

En "El príncipe Roman" y en "El alma del guerrero", sendos conflictos bélicos sirven como trasfondo a dos historias sobre la abnegación , la lealtad y el humanitarismo en tiempos convulsos. "El cuento", finalmente, relata la duda del capitán de un barco de guerra a la hora de administrar justicia y prueba que la conciencia es siempre el enemigo más despiadado del hombre. Cuatro piezas literarias que mantendrán al lector en vilo y otra brillante muestra del talento del autor de Falk. Una remembranza y Situación límite, publicadas en esta misma colección.

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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