Joseph Conrad

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Victory: An Island Tale (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring human nature and morality in the remote East Indies

Beschreibung

In "Victory: An Island Tale," Joseph Conrad navigates the turbulent waters of human ambition, moral ambiguity, and existential dread. Set against the backdrop of a remote Indonesian island, the novel intricately weaves together themes of isolation and the struggle for inner peace. With rich, atmospheric prose that showcases Conrad's mastery of psychological depth, the narrative follows Axel Heyst, a reclusive Swede, whose life becomes entangled with misguided confidence and the brutality of desire. Conrad's exploration of colonialism and the philosophical implications of 'victory' resonates deeply within the context of early 20th-century literature, reflecting the disillusionment of an age caught in the tensions between modernity and morality. Joseph Conrad, a literary luminary born in 1857 in Poland, drew from his extensive maritime experiences and European travels to inform his writing. His career was marked by a fascination with the complexities of human nature, which is vividly illustrated in "Victory." As a writer who often grappled with themes of existentialism and the human condition, Conrad's personal journey'Äîshaped by hardship, displacement, and a keen observation of the human psyche'Äîprovides crucial insight into the motivations behind this poignant tale. I wholeheartedly recommend "Victory: An Island Tale" to readers who appreciate profound psychological narratives that delve into the darker facets of the human experience. Conrad's masterful prose invites readers to reflect on their own struggles for understanding and harmony in a chaotic world, making this novel a timeless exploration of triumph and despair.

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Joseph Conrad, born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski on December 3, 1857, in Berdychiv, Ukraine, then under the Russian Empire, was a master of English prose who brought to the literary canon a distinctive narrative style marked by his foreign roots and deep psychological insight. Conrad's early life was marked by personal tragedy and national upheavals, which shaped much of his world view and later writing. He joined the British merchant navy in 1878 and later became a British subject. His seafaring experiences subsequently permeated his literary work, which often explored themes of nature, the sea, and the individual's struggle with society and fate. Conrad's oeuvre includes novels, novellas, and short stories which are esteemed for their rich use of language and exploration of the human condition. 'Victory: An Island Tale' (1915) continues Conrad's exploration of isolation and moral struggle. Renowned for other works such as 'Heart of Darkness' (1899), 'Lord Jim' (1900), and 'Nostromo' (1904), Conrad's narrative style is both reflective and incisive, challenging readers to probe the depths of their own convictions and the abyss of the human psyche. Regarded as a precursor to modernist literature, Conrad's works engage with the complexities of imperialism, colonialism, and the psychological toll of the industrial age. His literary contributions earned him a place among the greatest novelists in the English language, despite it being his third language after Polish and French. Conrad passed away on August 3, 1924, but his influence endures both in literary scholarship and the broader cultural imaginary.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 340
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664647177
• Artikelnr.: 58499351