Name: Victoria (in Spanish)
SKU: 48302891
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Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN: 9788466339650

Type

Physical Book

Author

Joseph Conrad

Publisher

DEBOLSILLO

Collection

Contemporánea

Year

2017

Language

Spanish

Pages

496

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

19x12.5 cm

ISBN13

9788466339650

Edited in

España

Edition No.

Synopsis "Victoria (in Spanish)"

La última de las grandes obras de Joseph Conrad.El barón Axel Heyst y su amante, Lena, una mujer a la que salvó de una vida sórdida, comparten una idílica existencia en Samburan. Hasta que tres siniestros personajes irrumpen para amenazar su felicidad y desencadenar el drama bajo la mirada del volcán que domina el archipiélago malayo. Reseñas:«Los héroes de Conrad se creen a salvo hasta que la vida los obliga a pelear. Cualquier lector lúcido se reconoce en ellos.»ArturoLa última de las grandes obras de Joseph Conrad.El barón Axel Heyst y su amante, Lena, una mujer a la que salvó de una vida sórdida, comparten una idílica existencia en Samburan. Hasta que tres siniestros personajes irrumpen para amenazar su felicidad y desencadenar el drama bajo la mirada del volcán que domina el archipiélago malayo.Reseñas:«Los héroes de Conrad se creen a salvo hasta que la vida los obliga a pelear. Cualquier lector lúcido se reconoce en ellos.»Arturo Pérez-Reverte«Me alegro de estar vivo, aunque solo sea por el mero hecho de poder disfrutar de la lectura de este libro.»Joseph Conrad

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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