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Produktdetails
- Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
- Seitenzahl: 114
- Erscheinungstermin: 27. Oktober 2022
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 6mm
- Gewicht: 172g
- ISBN-13: 9781017464283
- ISBN-10: 1017464286
- Artikelnr.: 67117191
Joseph Conrad, born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski on December 3, 1857, in Berdychiv, Ukraine, was a Polish-British writer who is today celebrated for his deep narrative style and the complexity of his novels. Conrad is often regarded as one of the greatest novelists in the English language, despite the fact that it was his third language, preceded by his native Polish and French. Before embarking on his literary career, Conrad pursued a life at sea for twenty years, an experience that imbued his works with authenticity, notably in the intricate descriptions of maritime life and the human psyche. Not only was Conrad's early life marked by personal tragedy, with the loss of both parents by the age of eleven, but his seafaring years were also filled with hardship and adventures that deeply influenced his literary output. His voyage to the Congo, for instance, laid the groundwork for his critically acclaimed novella 'Heart of Darkness' (1899). Conrad's narratives often explore the themes of loneliness, fate, and nature of existential torment, a testament to his own life's tribulations. Among his works, the lesser-known short story 'The Idiots' (1896) is characteristic of his brooding style. Despite its brief form, the story delves into themes such as heredity and the inexorable progression towards doom. Conrad's contribution to literature is indelible, with his explorative and psychological insight bearing significance well into the 21st century. His influence pervades the literary world, inspiring both novelists and readers alike with his hauntingly profound prose.
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