Joseph Conrad, born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski in 1857 in present-day Ukraine, grew up in a politically active Polish family. His father, a writer and patriot, was imprisoned for anti-Russian activism, and Conrad's early years were marked by displacement and loss. Orphaned at age eleven, he was raised by his uncle, who encouraged his passion for the sea.Conrad began his maritime career in the French merchant navy before joining the British merchant fleet, where he spent nearly 20 years at sea. His experiences as a sailor provided the foundation for much of his writing, including Heart of Darkness and Lord Jim. Although he did not learn English until his twenties, Conrad became a master of the language, creating works that explore themes of isolation, imperialism, and human nature.Conrad's fiction often reflects his personal struggles with identity, exile, and the human psyche. His unique perspective as a Polish expatriate writing in English contributed to his status as one of the most influential modernist writers of the 20th century. His works continue to be studied for their complex narrative techniques and moral ambiguity.
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Experience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's EditionWith clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original.Large Print Features: 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort.Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain.Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering.Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring. In the depths of the African jungle, Marlow undertakes a dangerous voyage to track down Kurtz, a brilliant ivory trader whose reputation has grown into myth. As he travels upriver, Marlow confronts scenes of cruelty, exploitation, and the slow unraveling of European order in the wilderness. Each bend of the river draws him closer to Kurtz and to the chilling realization that the line between civilization and savagery is perilously thin. When he finally encounters Kurtz-both revered and feared-Marlow faces the disturbing truth about humanity's capacity for darkness.First published in 1899, Heart of Darkness is a cornerstone of modern literature and one of the most searing critiques of European colonialism. Joseph Conrad's novella strips away the illusions of empire, exposing its violence, hypocrisy, and moral decay. Its psychological intensity and exploration of power influenced generations of writers, from T. S. Eliot to Chinua Achebe, securing its place as a timeless classic. Conrad's Heart of Darkness is a haunting critique of colonialism, exploring power, morality, and the fragile boundary between civilization and savagery through Marlow's journey to Kurtz. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781834123714
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