Joseph Conrad
Text and Context
Published on 18. August 1992
Book
Hardback
216 pages
978-0-333-54200-2 (ISBN)
Description
This text is an understanding of Conrad's fiction both as a product of the political, social and intellectual forces dominating the period 1870-1920, and of the pressures and influences in Conrad's own life. Explanations of the relevant events and ideas are woven into discussion of the stories and novels. The novels which are studied in depth include "Heart of Darkness", "Nostromo", "The Secret Agent" and "Victory". Full use is made of letters, diaries, newspaper reports, magazine articles and the popular fiction of the day, in addition to detailed analysis of Conrad's fiction. There are also extracts from popular writers of the day such as Kipling, Haggard and Conan Doyle. Also by the author is "How to Study a Joseph Conrad Novel".
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
bibliography, chronological table, index
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
260 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-54200-2 (9780333542002)
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08/1992
Red Globe Press
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Content
The unique background; Conrad as crucible; Conrad in context; the African arena; the world stage; the domestic dynamic; the entropic labyrinth; Conradian criticism.