The Complete Short Stories of Joseph Conrad

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Sprache - Englisch

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This meticulously edited Joseph Conrad collection includes: Short Stories_x000D_ Point of Honor: A Military Tale_x000D_ Falk: A Reminiscence_x000D_ Amy Foster_x000D_ To-morrow_x000D_ Tales of Unrest:_x000D_ Karain, A Memory _x000D_ The Idiots_x000D_ The Outpost of Progress_x000D_ The Return_x000D_ Youth: A Narrative_x000D_ Heart of Darkness _x000D_ The End of the Tether_x000D_ 'Twixt Land and Sea:_x000D_ A Smile of Fortune_x000D_ The Secret Sharer_x000D_ Freya of the Seven Isles_x000D_ A Set of Six:_x000D_ Author's Note_x000D_ Gaspar Ruiz _x000D_ The Informer_x000D_ The Brute: The Tale of a Bloodthirsty Brig; or A Indignant Tale_x000D_ An Anarchist_x000D_ The Duel_x000D_ Il Conde_x000D_ Tales of Hearsay:_x000D_ The Warrior's Soul_x000D_ Prince Roman_x000D_ The Tale_x000D_ The Black Mate_x000D_ Within the Tides Tales:_x000D_ The Planter of Malata_x000D_ The Partner_x000D_ The Inn of the Two Witches_x000D_ Because of the Dollars_x000D_ Memoirs, Letters and Articles _x000D_ A Personal Record; or Some Reminiscences_x000D_ The Mirror of the Sea_x000D_ Notes On Life And Letters_x000D_ Autocracy And War_x000D_ The Crime Of Partition_x000D_ A Note On The Polish Problem_x000D_ Poland Revisited_x000D_ First News_x000D_ Well Done_x000D_ Tradition_x000D_ Confidence_x000D_ Flight_x000D_ Some Reflections On The Loss Of The Titanic_x000D_ Certain Aspects Of The Admirable Inquiry Into The Loss Of The Titanic_x000D_ Protection Of Ocean Liners_x000D_ A Friendly Place_x000D_ On Red Badge of Courage_x000D_ Biography & Critical Essays_x000D_ Joseph Conrad (A Biography) by Hugh Walpole_x000D_ Joseph Conrad by John Albert Macy_x000D_ A Conrad Miscellany by John Albert Macy_x000D_ Joseph Conrad & The Athenæum by Arnold Bennett_x000D_ ..._x000D_ Joseph Conrad (1857-1924), was a Polish author who wrote in English after settling in England. Conrad is regarded as one of the greatest novelists in English, though he did not speak the language fluently until he was in his twenties. He wrote stories and novels, often with a nautical setting, that depict trials of the human spirit in the midst of an indifferent universe. He was a master prose stylist who brought a distinctly non-English tragic sensibility into English literature.


About the Author

Joseph Conrad, born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski on December 3, 1857, in Berdychiv, Ukraine, then part of the Russian Empire, was a prolific Polish-British writer whose narrative style and anti-heroic characters have placed him as a forerunner of modernist literature. His work includes novels, short stories, and essays that touch on the complexities of morality, the human psyche, and the existential quandaries of life. Fluent in English, which was his third language after Polish and French, Conrad's unique perspective on the human condition and critical view of imperialism were influenced by his time in the British merchant navy. His works often reflect his experiences at sea and his understanding of various cultures and peoples. Conrad's storytelling transcends simple plot mechanics, as seen in his impressive collection, 'The Complete Short Stories of Joseph Conrad,' where he artfully weaves tales that explore the deep recesses of human nature and societal constructs. His other notable works include 'Heart of Darkness,' 'Lord Jim,' 'The Secret Agent,' and 'Nostromo,' all of which showcase his mastery in creating evocative settings and psychologically intense character studies. Conrad's works continue to ignite discussions on colonialism, identity, loyalty, and betrayal. His literary contributions have earned him recognition as one of the great narrative craftsmen of the twentieth century.

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Publisher: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Language: English

Size: 1000 Pages

Filesize: 2.5 MB

ISBN: 8596547003243

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