Joseph Conrad

The Shadow Line: A Confession (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

The Shadow-Line is a short novel based at sea by Joseph Conrad; it is one of his later works, being written from February to December.. It was first published in as a serial in New York's Metropolitan Magazine in the English Review and published in book form in 1917 in the UK (March) and America. The novella depicts the development of a young man upon taking a captaincy in the Orient, with the shadow line of the title representing the threshold of this developmen The novel has often been cited as a metaphor of the First World War, given its timing and references to a long struggle and the importance of camaraderie. This viewpoint may also be reinforced by the knowledge that Conrad's elder son, Borys, was wounded in the First World War. Others however see the novel as having a strong supernatural influence, referring to various plot-lines in the novella such as the 'ghost' of the previous captain potentially cursing the ship, and the madness of first mate Mr Burns. Conrad himself, however, denied this link in his 'Author's Note'

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. April 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789355843753
• Artikelnr.: 68107904

Autorenporträt

Joseph Conrad, born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski on December 3, 1857, in Berdychiv, Ukraine, then part of the Russian Empire, was a Polish-British writer acclaimed for his narrative style and deep psychological insights. Conrad is widely regarded as one of the greatest novelists to write in the English language, despite it being his third language, after Polish and French. His seafaring experiences deeply influenced his writing, as seen in one of his later works, 'The Shadow Line: A Confession' (1917), which reflects on his time at sea and explores themes of maturity and the passage between different stages of life. Other notable works include 'Heart of Darkness' (1899), 'Lord Jim' (1900), and 'Nostromo' (1904). Conrad's books often tackle complex moral and ethical questions, framed by his characteristically rich prose and intricate narrative structures. Due to his innovative literary techniques and exploration of the human condition, Conrad has left an indelible mark on the literary world, influencing generations of writers. He passed away on August 3, 1924, but his work continues to be highly regarded for its pioneering modernist style and incisive exploration of the themes of civilization, individualism, and colonialism.

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