Notes On Life & Letters

by Joseph Conrad

Overview

"Notes on Life & Letters" by Joseph Conrad is a collection of insightful essays that offer literary criticism, autobiographical reflections, and observations on writing and society. Through these essays, Conrad shares his personal experiences and philosophical insights, providing readers with a profound exploration of literature, culture, and the human condition. Drawing from his own life and travels, Conrad offers a unique perspective on English literature and the broader literary landscape. His essays delve into the complexities of society and culture, while also reflecting on the art of writing itself. From his observations on the nature of storytelling to his reflections on the role of literature in shaping society, Conrad's essays are both thought-provoking and illuminating. As a master storyteller, Conrad brings his keen insights and rich experiences to bear in these essays, offering readers a deeper understanding of literature and life. Through his exploration of personal experiences and philosophical musings, Conrad invites readers on a journey of self-discovery and intellectual exploration, making "Notes on Life & Letters" a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789363056442
Publisher:	Double 9 Books
Publication date:	05/01/2024
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.42(d)

About the Author

Joseph Conrad was a Polish-British novelist and short story writer. He is considered as one of the best authors in the English language, despite the fact that he did not speak English effectively until his twenties. He became known as a master prose stylist who introduced a non-English sensibility into English literature. He authored novels and novellas, many of which take place at sea, about crises of human identity in what he perceived as an indifferent, incomprehensible, and amoral world. Conrad is regarded as a literary impressionist by some and an early modernist by others, while his works also incorporate elements of nineteenth-century realism. His storytelling style and anti-heroic characters, such as Lord Jim, impacted a number of authors. Writing near the peak of the British Empire, Conrad drew on his native Poland's national experiences-during nearly all of his life, parcelled out among three occupying empires-as well as his own experiences in the French and British merchant navies, to create short stories and novels that reflect aspects of a European-dominated world, including imperialism and colonialism, and that profoundly explore the human psyche. Apollo took his kid to the Austrian-controlled region of Poland in December 1867, which had enjoyed significant internal freedom and self-government for the previous two years. After seeing Lwow and numerous smaller towns, they relocated to Krakow (Poland's capital until 1596), which is also in Austrian Poland, on February 20, 1869.

Date of Birth:

December 3, 1857

Date of Death:

August 3, 1924

Place of Birth:

Berdiczew, Podolia, Russia

Place of Death:

Bishopsbourne, Kent, England

Education:

Tutored in Switzerland. Self-taught in classical literature. Attended maritime school in Marseilles, France