The Portable Conrad (Portable Library)
The Portable Conrad by Joseph Conrad, published by Penguin Books on December 9, 1976, is a revised edition that compiles some of the most significant works of this renowned author. Spanning 768 pages, this collection showcases Conrad’s literary prowess as a novelist and poet, particularly in his exploration of themes related to the sea, empire, and globalization.
Readers will find a selection of Conrad’s best-known works, including The Secret Agent, Heart of Darkness, and The Nigger of the “Narcissus,” alongside shorter tales such as “Amy Forster” and “The Secret Sharer.” This edition also includes a selection of letters and Conrad’s reflections on the sinking of the Titanic, providing insight into his thoughts and observations. The Portable Conrad serves as a comprehensive introduction to the complexities of Conrad’s writing and his contributions to British and Irish fiction.
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A great novelist of the sea, a poet of the tropics, a critic of empire and analyst of globalization, a harbinger of the modern spy novel, an unparalleled observer of the moments in which people are stripped of their illusions-Joseph Conrad is one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. This revised edition of The Portable Conrad features the best known and most enduring of Conrad’s works, including The Secret Agent, Heart of Darkness, and The Nigger of the “Narcissus,” as well as shorter tales like “Amy Forster” and “The Secret Sharer,” a selection of letters, and his observations on the sinking of the Titanic.
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