Book by Conrad Joseph
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Conrad was born on 12/3/1857, in a part of Russia that had once belonged to Poland. His parents were members of the landed gentry, but as ardent Polish patriots they suffered considerably for their political views. Orphaned at 11, Conrad attended school in Cracow but concluded that there was no future for him in occupied Poland, and at 16 he left forever. The sea was Conrad's love and career for the next 20 years; in the British merchant navy, he rose finally to captain, sailing to Australia and Borneo and surviving at least one shipwreck. In 1890 he became captain of a Congo River steamer, but this led only to disillusionment and ill health and this would become the basis for Conrad's masterpiece, Heart of Darkness. Reluctantly leaving the merchant service, he settled in England and completed his first novel, Almayer's Folly, already begun at sea. His subsequent works, many of which drew upon his sea experiences, include The Nigger of the "Narcissus" (1897), Lord Jim (1900), Nostromo (1904), The Secret Agent (1907), The Secret Sharer (1910), and Chance (1913). The man who was 21 before he spoke a word of English is now regarded as one of the superb English stylists of all time. Conrad died at his desk in 1924.
Heart of Darkness and The Secret Sharer written by legendary author Joseph Conrad is widely considered to be two of the greatest books of all time. The combination of these two great classics will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, Heart of Darkness and The Secret Sharer is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, these gems by Joseph Conrad is highly recommended. Published by Classic Books America and beautifully produced, Heart of Darkness and The Secret Sharer would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Akzeptabel. Signet - 1950 : Joseph Conrad - tb IW-ZKHU-APFJ Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 500. N° de réf. du vendeur 317865
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