The Nigger of the 'Narcissus' -The Mirror of the Sea

by Joseph Conrad

Overview

"The Nigger of the Narcissus" tells the story of a Black sailor with tuberculosis whose impending death touches his fellow crewmen in various profound and heart-warming ways. This text, despite its obviously antiquated terminology, is highly recommended for fans of Conrad's work, and would make for a worthy addition to any personal library. Joseph Conrad (1857 - 1924) was a Polish-born author. He is considered one of the greatest novelists in the English language, even though he did not have a fluent grasp of the vernacular until he was in his twenties. This book was first published in 1897, and is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781406793031
Publisher:	Hesperides Press
Publication date:	01/01/2006
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.85(d)

About the Author

Best known for his novella Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad (1857–1924) was a Polish–British author. Although not a native English speaker, Conrad came to be regarded as one of the greatest novelists to write in the English language. He revolutionized the English novel with books such as The Secret Agent, Nostromo, and Typhoon. Before publishing his first novel, Almayer's Folly, in 1895, Joseph Conrad spent almost 20 years working mostly at sea as a merchant sailor.

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