Joseph Conrad
"Concise, lucid, balanced, precise, and reliable, the book interweaves skillfully the analyses of the literary works and the unfolding of Conrad's life. What results is a clear, proficient, and moving account of a complex and exemplary genius."--Cedric Watts, emeritus professor of English at the University of Sussex, author of Joseph Conrad: A Literary Life "Insightful, judicious, and elegant, Joseph Conrad marvelously distills a lifetime of learning by one of the world's leading Conrad scholars. Hampson guides us sure-footedly through Conrad's fascinating life--as a Polish immigrant, a professional sailor, and a belatedly successful writer--while deftly examining the critical themes of all his works. Conrad remains a complicated and controversial figure, and Hampson's Conrad--as an introduction for students, a reference for scholars, or a meditation for general readers--delivers the best short guide to his life available."--Maya Jasanoff, Coolidge Professor of History at Harvard University, author of The Dawn Watch: Joseph Conrad in a Global World
Born in Poland in 1857, Joseph Conrad is one of the great writers of the twentieth century. This book traces Conrad's life from his childhood in a Russian penal colony, through his early manhood in Marseille and his years in the British Merchant Navy, to a career as a novelist. Les mer
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Born in Poland in 1857, Joseph Conrad is one of the great writers of the twentieth century. This book traces Conrad's life from his childhood in a Russian penal colony, through his early manhood in Marseille and his years in the British Merchant Navy, to a career as a novelist. It describes how these experiences inspired Conrad's work, from his early Malay novels to his best-known work, Heart of Darkness. Robert Hampson discusses Conrad's important relations with other writers, including Henry James and Ford Madox Ford, as well as his late-life political engagements and his relationships with women. Featuring new interpretations of all of Conrad's major works, this is an original interpretation of Conrad's life of writing.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Reaktion Books
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781789143041
- Utgivelsesår
- 2020
- Format
- 20 x 13 cm
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"Concise, lucid, balanced, precise, and reliable, the book interweaves skillfully the analyses of the literary works and the unfolding of Conrad's life. What results is a clear, proficient, and moving account of a complex and exemplary genius."--Cedric Watts, emeritus professor of English at the University of Sussex, author of Joseph Conrad: A Literary Life "Insightful, judicious, and elegant, Joseph Conrad marvelously distills a lifetime of learning by one of the world's leading Conrad scholars. Hampson guides us sure-footedly through Conrad's fascinating life--as a Polish immigrant, a professional sailor, and a belatedly successful writer--while deftly examining the critical themes of all his works. Conrad remains a complicated and controversial figure, and Hampson's Conrad--as an introduction for students, a reference for scholars, or a meditation for general readers--delivers the best short guide to his life available."--Maya Jasanoff, Coolidge Professor of History at Harvard University, author of The Dawn Watch: Joseph Conrad in a Global World