Author: Ruth Matilda Stauffer
Publisher: M.S.G. Haskell House Publishers
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Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 136
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The author bases her study on the following observation of Richard Curle, Conrad's official biographer: "The spirit of his work is realistic in a rare & curious manner, for it is a realism which includes romance as one of its chief assets."
Author: Ruth M Stauffer
Publisher: Ardent Media
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 124
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Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 556
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Category : Authorship
Languages : en
Pages : 824
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Author: Modern Humanities Research Association
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Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 476
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Includes both books and articles.
Author: John G. Peters
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 110703485X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 289
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This book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date history of the commentary written about the life and works of Joseph Conrad.
Author: Joseph Conrad
Publisher: Good Press
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Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 1640
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In 'Complete Short Stories of Joseph Conrad', readers are granted access to a comprehensive collection of Conrad's brilliant short stories, along with his personal memoirs, letters, and critical essays. Conrad's writing style is characterized by intricate prose, rich symbolism, and profound themes of human nature, colonialism, and existentialism. Each story offers a deep exploration of moral dilemmas and psychological complexities, showcasing Conrad's mastery of the short story form within the literary context of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Joseph Conrad, a Polish-British author, drew from his own experiences as a sailor and adventurer to infuse his works with a sense of realism and authenticity. His deep understanding of imperialism and the human psyche is reflected in his diverse body of work, making him a significant figure in English literature. I highly recommend 'Complete Short Stories of Joseph Conrad' to readers interested in immersive storytelling, complex characters, and thought-provoking narratives. Conrad's timeless tales continue to resonate with modern audiences, offering profound insights into the human condition and the complexities of the world.
Author: John Batchelor
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 100065236X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 301
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Published in 1900, Conrad’s Lord Jim can in many ways be seen as the first ‘modern’ novel. This important full study of the book, originally published in 1988, emphasizes the outstanding historical and artistic significance of Conrad’s masterpiece. John Batchelor pursues the ways in which Conrad dramatizes with unprecedented fidelity a relationship between friends and also explores what for Conrad is clearly a central truth about the human condition, namely the inalienable loneliness of man. The book provides a full discussion of the biographical and literary contexts of the novel, making use of the original manuscript and tracing the literary influences and sources of Conrad’s writing. It also considers the novel’s technical innovations, including Conrad’s ‘impressionism’ and its method of dramatization. Further chapters are devoted to a detailed commentary on the text and the book concludes with a study of the novel’s critical reception since its first publication. This volume will be essential reading for all students of literature and particularly for those with an interest in Conrad’s place in the development of modern fiction.
Author: Herbert David Croly
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Category : Political science
Languages : en
Pages : 808
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Publisher: Ardent Media
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Languages : en
Pages : 124
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