Name: Victoria (in Spanish)
SKU: 3310813
Price: 1429.00 ZAR
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Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN: 9788420466927

Type

Physical Book

Author

Joseph Conrad

Publisher

Editorial Alfaguara

Collection

Clásicos modernos

Year

2004

Language

Spanish

Pages

472

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

23x14.3 cm

ISBN

8420466921

ISBN13

9788420466927

Edited in

España

Synopsis "Victoria (in Spanish)"

«me alegro de estar vivo, aunque sólo sea por el mero hecho de poder disfrutar de la lectura de este libro.»

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el barón axel heyst y su amante, lena, una mujer a la que salvó de una vida sórdida, comparten una idílica existencia en samburan. hasta que tres siniestros personajes irrumpen para amenazar su felicidad y desencadenar el drama bajo la mirada del volcán que domina el archipiélago malayo.
una novela extraordinaria donde resplandece el genio austero de aquel polaco que llegó a convertirse bajo el nombre de joseph conrad en uno de los clásicos de la literatura en lengua inglesa.

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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