Joseph Conrad, een Pools-Engelse romanschrijver, staat bekend om zijn diepgaande verkenningen van de menselijke psyche en de duistere kanten van het kolonialisme. Zijn werken, vaak gebaseerd op zijn eigen zeemanservaringen, duiken in de complexiteit van moraliteit en de menselijke natuur onder extreme druk. Conrads onderscheidende stem kwam voort uit een unieke synthese van Franse, Russische en Poolse literaire gevoeligheden met zijn latere beheersing van het Engels. Hij wordt geprezen als een van de krachtigste en meest inzichtelijke romanschrijvers in de Engelse canon, en biedt lezers diep meeslepende en vaak verontrustende fictieve reizen.
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Author Joseph Conrad described, in his essay collection The Mirror of the Sea, having, during his time in Marseilles, France, smuggling arms to Spain for the Carlist supporters of Carlos de Borbón y de Austria-Este.
Set against the backdrop of a revolutionary war, the narrative explores how ordinary lives can be transformed into remarkable stories through the actions of unique individuals. It examines the fleeting nature of fame, as many characters rise to prominence due to their vices, virtues, or significant deeds, only to fade from memory. General Santierra, a notable figure from South America, is highlighted for his role as a liberator from Spanish oppression, achieving a lasting legacy in history despite the ephemeral nature of his recognition.
To begin with I wish to disclaim the possession of those high gifts of imagination and expression which would have enabled my pen to create for the reader the personality of the man who called himself, after the Russian custom, Cyril son of Isidor -- Kirylo Sidorovitch -- Razumov. If I have ever had these gifts in any sort of living form they have been smothered out of existence a long time ago under a wilderness of words...
Great Ghost Stories is a volume filled with strange sights, spirits, words and actions from beyond the grave.This rich and diverse collection brings together some of the best spooky writing of all time.
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This selection of four tales by Conrad is about radical insecurity: lone human beings involuntarily forced into confrontation with a terrifying universe in which they can never be wholly at home. It leads with The End of the Tether and includes also The Duel, The Return, and Amy Foster - Sailor, Soldier, Rich Man, Immigrant. These powerful shorter works remind readers that Conrad is not just the teller of sea stories and tales of imperialist action, and not only the author of the ubiquitous Heart of Darkness. This is the Conrad who is master of the terror element - global crisis, individual test, and personal trauma - in modern literature.For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Slavný román zařazený mezi 100 nejlepších na světě! Byl i námětem pro slavný Coppolův fi lm Apokalypsa. V našem vydání máte možnost si pře- číst a poslechnout originální verzi díla opatřenou jazykovými komentáři a literárními poznámkami. Ti z vás, kteří se necítí v angličtině příliš pevní v kramfl ecích, si mohou nejdříve přečíst zjednodušenou verzi se zrcadlovým českým překladem
Exploring the intricacies of literature and society, this collection of essays by Joseph Conrad combines literary criticism with autobiographical reflections. Drawing from his life and travels, Conrad provides a unique perspective on English literature and the human condition. His thought-provoking insights delve into storytelling and the role of literature in shaping culture, inviting readers on a journey of self-discovery and intellectual exploration. With a masterful touch, Conrad's work remains a timeless resource for understanding both literature and life.