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Title: Joseph Conrad
Credits: Produced by Clare Graham & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary: "Joseph Conrad" by Hugh Walpole is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and artistic development of Joseph Conrad, highlighting his unique experiences that shaped his literary career and the themes prevalent in his novels. It offers insight into his upbringing in Poland, his maritime experiences, and how these elements influenced his roles as a novelist and poet. The opening of the work introduces readers to Conrad's early life, detailing his birth in the Ukraine, his family's displacement due to political turmoil, and the profound effect these experiences had on his writing. It traces Conrad's journey from the sea to becoming a master in the English Merchant Service, illuminating how his life at sea informed his storytelling and philosophical reflections in his literature. The text touches upon his major works and the transformation of his writing style, emphasizing the contrast between his romantic and realistic portrayals of life, ultimately setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his novels in the following chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Walpole, Hugh, 1884-1941
EBook No.: 49436
Published: Jul 13, 2015
Downloads: 154
Language: English
Subject: Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Joseph Conrad
Credits: Produced by Clare Graham & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary: "Joseph Conrad" by Hugh Walpole is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and artistic development of Joseph Conrad, highlighting his unique experiences that shaped his literary career and the themes prevalent in his novels. It offers insight into his upbringing in Poland, his maritime experiences, and how these elements influenced his roles as a novelist and poet. The opening of the work introduces readers to Conrad's early life, detailing his birth in the Ukraine, his family's displacement due to political turmoil, and the profound effect these experiences had on his writing. It traces Conrad's journey from the sea to becoming a master in the English Merchant Service, illuminating how his life at sea informed his storytelling and philosophical reflections in his literature. The text touches upon his major works and the transformation of his writing style, emphasizing the contrast between his romantic and realistic portrayals of life, ultimately setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his novels in the following chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Walpole, Hugh, 1884-1941
EBook No.: 49436
Published: Jul 13, 2015
Downloads: 154
Language: English
Subject: Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.