Joseph Conrad

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The Nigger of the "Narcissus"

Beschreibung

Experience Joseph Conrad's powerful and controversial novel, "The Nigger Of The \"Narcissus\" A Tale Of The Forecastle," a timeless exploration of life at sea and the complex dynamics within a ship's crew. Sailing aboard the Narcissus, a diverse group of men confronts the harsh realities of their voyage, battling both the elements and their own internal struggles. Conrad masterfully delves into themes of racism and prejudice, weaving a compelling psychological fiction that examines the human condition under pressure. This historical tale, categorized as Sea Stories and Literary Fiction, offers a raw and unflinching portrayal of a bygone era, raising important questions about morality, camaraderie, and the challenges of survival. "The Nigger Of The \"Narcissus\"" remains a significant work of literature, prompting reflection and offering insight into the complexities of human relationships. A vital addition to any collection of classic literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Joseph Conrad (1857 - 1924) was a Polish-British writer regarded as one of the greatest novelists to write in the English language. He joined the British merchant marine in 1878, and was granted British citizenship in 1886. Though he did not speak English fluently until his twenties, he was a master prose stylist who brought a non-English sensibility into English literature. He wrote stories and novels, many with a nautical setting, that depict trials of the human spirit in the midst of an impassive, inscrutable universe. Conrad is considered an early modernist, though his works still contain elements of 19th-century realism. His narrative style and anti-heroic characters have influenced numerous authors and many films have been adapted from, or inspired by, his works. Writing in the heyday of the British Empire, Conrad drew on his native Poland's national experiences and his own experiences in the French and British merchant navies, to create short stories and novels that reflect aspects of a European-dominated world-including imperialism and colonialism-and that profoundly explore the human psyche.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 112
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 168g
• ISBN-13: 9781022926974
• ISBN-10: 1022926977
• Artikelnr.: 73929149