Name: Tales of Unrest Hardback (The Cambridge Edition of the Works of Joseph Conrad)
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Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN: 9781107005501

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Tales of Unrest Hardback (The Cambridge Edition of the Works of Joseph Conrad)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Joseph Conrad

Illustrated by

Allan H. Simmons

J. H. Stape

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Year

2012

Language

English

Pages

376

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

21.6 x 14.0 x 2.8 cm

Weight

0.59 kg.

ISBN

1107005507

ISBN13

9781107005501

Edition No.

Synopsis "Tales of Unrest Hardback (The Cambridge Edition of the Works of Joseph Conrad) "

The five stories brought together in Tales of Unrest (1898) mark a turning point in the writer's career. Conrad's first short story collection evidences a writer firmly in control of his new craft staking a claim to diverse cultural and fictional territories. The introduction situates the writing of these stories in Conrad's career and discusses their sources and contemporary reception. The explanatory notes identify literary and historical references and real-life places, and indicate influences. Two maps and six illustrations enrich the explanatory matter. The essay on the text lays out the history of the work's composition and publication, details interventions by Conrad's typists, compositors and editors, and explains editorial policy. This edition, established through modern textual scholarship, presents Conrad's stories and his preface to the collection in forms more authoritative than any so far printed. An MLA Approved Edition, MLA Committee on Scholarly Editions

Joseph Conrad

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Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was a Polish-British writer known for his tales about the sea, colonialism, and the psychological struggles of individuals facing adversity. His work is characterized by the exploration of themes such as morality, despair, and the absurdity of human existence. Born in Ukraine, Conrad spent much of his life as a sailor before turning to writing, which significantly influenced his narrative style.

Among his most notable works are Heart of Darkness (1899), Lord Jim (1900), and Nostromo (1904). Although he did not receive major awards during his lifetime, his influence on 20th-century literature is undeniable, being considered a precursor of modern narrative.

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