Joseph Conrad

Chance - A Tale In Two Parts (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

A wonderful novel, holding a unique place among the works of Joseph Conrad. Chance tells the story of Flora de Barral, the abandoned daughter of a bankrupt tycoon, and her long struggle to find happiness and dignity. Chance was Conrad's first commercial success after nearly twenty years as a writer.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Read Books Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 536
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. August 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781447495598
• Artikelnr.: 41335068

Autorenporträt

Joseph Conrad was a Polish-born English novelist renowned for his works, particularly "Heart of Darkness," which offers a fictionalized account of colonial Africa. "Youth" is a compelling exploration of ambition, nostalgia, and the fleeting nature of youth, leaving a lasting impact on readers. In his mid-teens, Conrad left Poland to evade conscription into the Russian Army, joining the French Merchant Marine and later working as a gunrunner during wartime. Eventually, he sailed on British ships, learning English from his crew. He then begun his journey of writing after becoming a Master Mariner and serving for over sixteen years, a pivotal experience inspired him to write. Conrad s journey to Africa, where he witnessed the brutal realities of colonial rule, profoundly impacted him. Influenced by various French and English writers, Conrad is celebrated as one of the most powerful and insightful novelists in the English literary canon, blending his unique cultural sensibilities with his storytelling.

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