Name: Nostromo (in Spanish)
SKU: 2877721
Price: 1352.00 TWD
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Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN: 9788420662473

Type

Physical Book

Author

Joseph Conrad

Publisher

Alianza Editorial

Synopsis "Nostromo (in Spanish)"

Considerada por algunos críticos la gran novela inglesa del siglo XIX, NOSTROMO (1904) es un apasionante relato en el que la peripecia política se entrevera con la pintura de emociones y caracteres humanos, de la que Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) fue gran maestro, y el fascinante ingrediente de la aventura. La narración novelesca del nacimiento del estado de Sulaco, en la imaginaria Costaguana, muestra los riesgos que supone la audacia tanto en la acción individual como en el ámbito intelectual, al tiempo que es la alegoría de un problema de honda raíz humana: la pugna dramática entre los intereses materiales y los valores espirituales.

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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