Name: The Nigger of the 'Narcissus'And Other Stories (Penguin Classics)
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Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN: 9780141441702

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The Nigger of the 'Narcissus'And Other Stories (Penguin Classics)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Joseph Conrad

Publisher

Penguin Classics

Year

2007

Language

English

Pages

528

Format

Paperback

Weight

ISBN

0141441704

ISBN13

9780141441702

Synopsis "The Nigger of the 'Narcissus'And Other Stories (Penguin Classics) "

The volume includes: 'Youth'; 'The Secret Sharer'; 'The Lagoon'; 'An Outpost of Progress'; 'Il Conde'; 'The Duel'. The intention is a range of settings - we move from the sea to the colonial world, the Far East and Africa to England and then the Continent.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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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