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Exile as a Continuum in Joseph Conrad's Fiction: Living in Translation
Exile as a Continuum in Joseph Conrad's Fiction: Living in Translation
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Joseph Conrad's expatriate writing is a form distinct from any writing done within a single culture, combining the complexity of the exilic condition without discussing it explicitly. This book establishes Conrad's expatriation archetypes and examines them in a symbolic mode, demonstrating their thematic choices, narrative structure, and critical discourse. It aims to illuminate Conrad's contributions to the critical debate concerning the place of the author in his/her own narrative.
Format: Hardback
Length: 180 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Joseph Conrad is renowned for his distinctiveness, eccentricity, and unconventional approach to English literature. Despite his unique perspective, English criticism has predominantly interpreted his fiction through the lens of English cultural norms. Conversely, Polish criticism has portrayed Conrad as a Pole who wrote in English. Given Conrad's transcultural background, he cannot be categorized as solely an English or Polish writer. This volume delves into the essential characteristics of Conrad's expatriate writing, which stands apart from any writing produced within a single cultural context. Conrad's exceptional contribution to English literature and sensibility arises from his ability to seamlessly incorporate the complexities of the exilic experience without explicitly addressing it. Furthermore, this book establishes Conrad's expatriation archetypes and examines them in both realistic and symbolic contexts. These archetypal features manifest through Conrad's thematic choices, narrative structure, and critical discourse, reflecting his intricate relationship with both the parent and the adopted reader. While these patterns in Conrad's fiction may not be immediately apparent, this book seeks to shed light on his contributions to the ongoing critical discourse concerning the author's role within his or her own narrative.
Weight: 510g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032258768
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