Portrait of Joseph Conrad

Joseph Conrad

Joseph Conrad was a Polish-British novelist and story writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language and although he did not speak English fluently until his twenties, he became a master prose stylist who brought a non-English sensibility into English literature. He wrote novels and stories, many in nautical settings that depict crises of human individuality in the midst of what he saw as an indifferent, inscrutable and amoral world.

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The Mirror of the Sea

"The Mirror of the Sea" by Joseph Conrad is a memoir-like work written in the early 20th century. It reflects upon the life and experiences of seafare...

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Lord Jim

“Lord Jim” by Joseph Conrad is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the complex themes of honor, bravery, and the consequence...

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To-morrow

"To-morrow" by Joseph Conrad is a novella that was likely written in the early 20th century. This literary work explores themes of hope, delusion, and...

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Under Western Eyes

"Under Western Eyes" by Joseph Conrad is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Kirylo Sidorovitch Razumov, a philosop...

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Romance

"Romance" by Joseph Conrad and Ford Madox Ford is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative is steeped in themes of adventure and longi...

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Notes on Life & Letters

"Notes on Life & Letters" by Joseph Conrad is a collection of essays and reflections composed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The work ...

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The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale

"The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale" by Joseph Conrad is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around Mr. Verloc, a secret agent wi...

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Gaspar Ruiz

"Gaspar Ruiz" by Joseph Conrad is a historical novella written in the late 19th century. The story delves into the tumultuous period of a revolutionar...

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The End of the Tether

“The End of the Tether” by Joseph Conrad is a novella written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Captain Whalley, a seasoned and agin...

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Heart of Darkness

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Typhoon

"Typhoon" by Joseph Conrad is a novella that was likely written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around Captain MacWhirr, the commande...

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Victory: An Island Tale

"Victory: An Island Tale" by Joseph Conrad is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around Axel Heyst, a somewhat enigmati...

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The Rover

"The Rover" by Joseph Conrad is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Master-Gunner Peyrol, a seasoned and reticent sea captain ...

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Youth, a Narrative

"Youth, a Narrative" by Joseph Conrad is a novella written in the early 20th century. This literary work recounts a voyage filled with adventure and c...

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Amy Foster

"Amy Foster" by Joseph Conrad is a poignant short story written in the late 19th century. It explores themes of love, alienation, and cultural differe...

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The Shadow Line: A Confession

"The Shadow Line: A Confession" by Joseph Conrad is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into the complexities of navigatin...

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Chance: A Tale in Two Parts

"Chance: A Tale in Two Parts" by Joseph Conrad is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Charles Powell, a young man eage...

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The Secret Sharer

"The Secret Sharer" by Joseph Conrad is a novella written during the early 20th century. It follows a young sea captain who, while on a journey in the...

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Notes on My Books

"Notes on My Books" by Joseph Conrad is a reflective collection written in the early 20th century. The text serves as a commentary on several of Conra...

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One Day More: A Play In One Act

"One Day More: A Play In One Act" by Joseph Conrad is a one-act play likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a small sea po...

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