Some Reminiscences

by Joseph Conrad

Overview

Here is Conrad's story, told in his own words, about how he came to writing after a life at sea. The Polish-born English novelist and short-story writer is noted for the richness of his prose and for his understanding of the human struggle.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781776587759
Publisher:	The Floating Press
Publication date:	05/01/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	350 KB

About the Author

Joseph Conrad is remembered for novels like Heart of Darkness and Lord Jim, which drew on his experience as a mariner and addressed profound themes of nature and existence.
Synopsis
Joseph Conrad was born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski on December 3, 1857, to Polish parents in Berdichev (now Berdychiv), Ukraine, and was raised and educated primarily in Poland. After a sea-faring career in the French and British merchant marines, he wrote short stories and novels like Lord Jim, Heart of Darkness and The Secret Agent, which combined his experiences in remote places with an interest in moral conflict and the dark side of human nature. He died in England on August 3, 1924.

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