Name: Le frere-de-la-Cote (in French)
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Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN: 9781507828182

Type

Physical Book

Author

Joseph Conrad

Illustrated by

G. -. Ph. Ballin

Publisher

Createspace

Language

French

Pages

328

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9x15.2x1.8 cm

Weight

0.44 kg.

ISBN13

9781507828182

Synopsis "Le frere-de-la-Cote (in French)"

Le Frère-de-la-Côte est un roman de Joseph Conrad sérialisé de septembre à décembre 1923 dans Pictorial Review aux États-Unis . Il est publié en volume à Londres chez T.Fisher Unwin en décembre 1923, à New York chez Doubleday en novembre 1923. Résumé Un marin français, Jean Peyrol, ayant quitté le service de la marine nationale pendant les guerres napoléoniennes, se retire dans une ferme de la presqu'île de Giens. Il y vit avec la vieille Catherine, la jeune Arlette et le sans-culotte Scevola. Un officier venu de Toulon, le lieutenant Réal, voudrait induire en erreur la flotte de Nelson en empruntant la tartane de Peyrol

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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