Name: Victoria (in Spanish)
Price: 24.03 EUR
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Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN: 9788415116905

Type

Physical Book

Author

Joseph Conrad

Publisher

Jaguar Ediciones S. A

Collection

Entintados

Year

2013

Language

Spanish

Pages

352

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

24.00 x 17.00

ISBN

841511690X

ISBN13

9788415116905

Edited in

España

Edition No.

Synopsis "Victoria (in Spanish)"

El barón Heyst vive solo en la isla de Samburan hasta que, por capricho del destino, rescata a la joven Lena de una vida funesta. Desde entonces, ambos compartirán una existencia tranquila e idílica, en un bungalow de la antigua Compañía Tropical de Carbones, a los pies de un volcán. Pero la calma se verá rota de golpe con la llegada de tres extraños personajes que llevaran el drama a la isla. Publicada originalmente en 1915, Joseph Conrad creó una novela de viajes en la que los rumores y las ca

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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