Joseph, Conrad - Libros y biografía

The water is crystal clear. The sun is blazing. And there's death on the horizon. Set at the turn of the 20th century, "Victory" takes place in the Dutch East Indies, now Indonesia. Its tortured hero...

"I remember my youth and the feeling that will never come back any more—the feeling that I could last for ever, outlast the sea, the earth, and all men."Over a shared bottle of wine with friends, Charles...

"Almayer's Folly" (1895) is Joseph Conrad's debut novel. It centers on the Dutch trader Kaspar Almayer, who comes to Borneo with a suitcaseful of dreams. He settles on the exotic island among the Malays...

Set against a backdrop of the Chilean War of Independence, 'Gaspar Ruiz' is the story of the tumultuous rise and fall of a local peasant turned rebel soldier. An epic tale of remarkable irony and adventure,...

When a bank collapses, retired sailor Henry Whalley is forced to make the difficult decision to return back to sea. His experiences at sea mirror Conrad's own as a sea merchant, giving the novella a uniquely...

'Within the Tides' is a collection of four short stories devoted to a motley crew of sailors scattered across all corners of the globe exchanging tales sharply punctuated by leitmotifs of loyalty and...

Who is the man that wrote the famous "Heart of Darkness"?No one can tell you that better than Joseph Conrad himself. "A Personal Record" dwells deep into the time, places and people that shaped and developed...

In this 1901 short story inspired by Ford Maddox Ford's "The Cinque Ports", Conrad works on the theme of alienation. It centers on a young man, Yanko, the sole survivor of a shipwreck off the coast of...

A precocious take on the science fiction genre well before it rose to prominence - 'The Inheritors' single-handedly tackles the complex themes of corruption, social matters and traditionalism versus the...

Sa connaissance des voies surprenantes du monde est la plus étendue de tous les écrivains contemporains. Il a une force d'imagination inégalée et un profond sentiment du drame et de la logique des événements...

Heart of Darkness, a novel by Joseph Conrad, was originally a three-part series in Blackwood's Magazine in 1899. It is a story within a story, following a character named Charlie Marlow, who recounts...

Heart of Darkness, a novel by Joseph Conrad, was originally a three-part series in Blackwood's Magazine in 1899. It is a story within a story, following a character named Charlie Marlow, who recounts...

Meldung: "Bombe im Greewich-Park. Halb zwölf Uhr. Wirkung der Explosion noch bis Romney Road und Park Place bemerkbar. Ungeheures Loch im Boden. Ringsherum Reste eines Menschen, in tausend Stücke zerrissen....

Typhon est une nouvelle de Joseph Conrad. Elle se déroule au XIXe siècle à bord d'un navire de commerce pendant un typhon. La nouvelle a été traduite en français par André Gide en 1918 aux Éditions de...

Jeunesse est une nouvelle de Joseph Conrad publiée en 1898 dans la revue Blackwood's Magazine, puis en 1902 dans le recueil de nouvelles Youth : A Narrative, and Two Other Stories (traduit en français...

Joseph Conrad's 'The Complete Novels' is a collection of some of the most seminal works in English literature. Known for his intricate narratives, deep psychological insights, and profound exploration...

In Joseph Conrad's novel 'Under Western Eyes,' the reader is taken into the complex world of political intrigue, betrayal, and personal struggle. The book is crafted in a dense and intricate literary...

Joseph Conrad's novel "The Secret Agent" intricately weaves together themes of terrorism, espionage, and political corruption in late 19th-century London. Written in a dark and complex narrative style,...

Joseph Conrad's 'Within the Tides: Tales' is a collection of captivating short stories that explore universal themes such as love, betrayal, and redemption. Conrad's elegant prose and vivid descriptions...

In Joseph Conrad's 'A Set of Six', readers are treated to a collection of six short stories that reflect Conrad's signature literary style of intricate narrative structures and profound exploration of...

In Joseph Conrad's novel 'The Arrow of Gold,' the reader is immersed in a tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of the Spanish-American War. Conrad's characteristic literary...

»Das Herz der Finsternis« von 1899 ist das bekannteste Werk des Bestsellerautors Joseph Conrad. In dem Roman verarbeitet Joseph Conrad seine eigenen Erfahrungen als Kapitän eines Flussdampfers auf dem...

»Das Herz der Finsternis« von 1899 ist das bekannteste Werk des Bestsellerautors Joseph Conrad. In dem Roman verarbeitet Joseph Conrad seine eigenen Erfahrungen als Kapitän eines Flussdampfers auf dem...

The Nellie, a cruising yawl, swung to her anchor without a flutter of the sails, and was at rest. The flood had made, the wind was nearly calm, and being bound down the river, the only thing for it was...

The Nellie, a cruising yawl, swung to her anchor without a flutter of the sails, and was at rest. The flood had made, the wind was nearly calm, and being bound down the river, the only thing for it was...

Joseph Conrad's 'Some Reminiscences' offers readers a unique insight into the renowned author's life and literary journey. Written in a reflective and introspective style, the book delves into Conrad's...

Joseph Conrad's novel, The Nigger of the 'Narcissus': A Tale of the Forecastle, is a gripping and introspective look at life aboard a British merchant ship in the late 19th century. The book is written...

Joseph Conrad's 'A Personal Record' provides an intimate look into the life of the renowned author, offering a unique blend of autobiography and philosophical reflections. Written in a reflective and...

Joseph Conrad: 9 Quintessential Books in One Collection is a literary treasure trove that showcases the unique writing style and thematic depth of Joseph Conrad. The collection includes iconic works such...

The Secret Sharer is a short story by Polish-British author Joseph Conrad, originally written in 1909 and first published in two parts in Harper's Magazine in 1910. (from wikipedia.org)