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Robert Hampson

Joseph Conrad

Joseph Conrad

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Joseph Conrad's life and work are explored in detail, including his childhood in a Russian penal colony, his early manhood in Marseille, and his years in the British Merchant Navy. His experiences inspired his work, from his early Malay novels to his best-known work, Heart of Darkness. Robert Hampson also discusses Conrads important relations with other writers, his late-life political engagements, and his relationships with women.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 23 November 2020
Publisher: Reaktion Books


Joseph Conrad, a renowned writer of the early twentieth century, is the subject of Robert Hampson's biography. It traces Conrad's life from his childhood in a Russian penal colony to his early manhood in Marseille and his years in the British Merchant Navy, culminating in his career as a novelist. Conrad's experiences during these periods significantly influenced his work, ranging from his early Malay novels to his most famous masterpiece, Heart of Darkness. Hampson also explores Conrad's significant relationships with other writers, particularly Ford Madox Ford, as well as his late-life political engagements and his relationships with women. This book offers fresh insights into all of Conrad's major works, providing a unique interpretation of his life as a writer.

Weight: 320g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789143041

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