Name: El Pirata (el Libro de Bolsillo - Bibliotecas de Autor - Biblioteca Conrad) (in Spanish)
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Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN: 9788491040279

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El Pirata (el Libro de Bolsillo - Bibliotecas de Autor - Biblioteca Conrad) (in Spanish)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Joseph Conrad

Publisher

Alianza Editorial

Collection

El libro de bolsillo - Bibliotecas de autor - Biblioteca Conrad

Year

2016

Language

Spanish

Pages

336

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

18.00 x 12.50

ISBN13

9788491040279

Edited in

España

Edition No.

Synopsis "El Pirata (el Libro de Bolsillo - Bibliotecas de Autor - Biblioteca Conrad) (in Spanish)"

Aparecida en 1923, El pirata fue la última novela publicada en vida por Joseph Conrad (1857-1924). Tras cuarenta años de correrías por los mares de Asia, el viejo marino Peyrol regresa a su Provenza natal ya en época napoleónica, en busca de la reconciliación con su pasado. Sin embargo, cuando comienza a disfrutar de su anhelado descanso, en un giro característico de la narrativa conradiana, elige enfrentarse con la prueba definitiva de su temple y con el descubrimiento de su propia identidad, de modo que el antiguo pirata, convertido en patriota, cumple su destino conforme a las más altas exigencias del honor y del deber.

Joseph Conrad

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Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was a Polish-British writer known for his tales about the sea, colonialism, and the psychological struggles of individuals facing adversity. His work is characterized by the exploration of themes such as morality, despair, and the absurdity of human existence. Born in Ukraine, Conrad spent much of his life as a sailor before turning to writing, which significantly influenced his narrative style.

Among his most notable works are Heart of Darkness (1899), Lord Jim (1900), and Nostromo (1904). Although he did not receive major awards during his lifetime, his influence on 20th-century literature is undeniable, being considered a precursor of modern narrative.

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