Joseph Conrad

La collezione "Conoscere un'opera" offre di sapere tutto su Cuore di tenebra di Joseph Conrad, grazie a una scheda di lettura tanto completa quanto dettagliata. La scrittura, chiara e accessibile, stata affidata a uno specialista universitario. Questa scheda di lettura conforme a una carta di qualit creata da un team d'insegnanti. La presente guida contiene la biografia di Joseph Conrad, la presentazione dell'opera, il riassunto dettagliato (capitolo per capitolo), le ragioni del suo successo, i temi principali e l'analisi del movimento letterario dell'autore.

"I saw on that ivory face the expression of sombre pride, of ruthless power, of craven terror--of an intense and hopeless despair. Did he live his life again in every detail of desire, temptation, and surrender during that supreme moment of complete knowledge? He cried in a whisper at some image, at some vision--he cried out twice, a cry that was no more than a breath: The horror The horror " Heart of Darkness (1899) by Polish-British writer Joseph Conrad tells a brilliant tale of Charles Marlow's experience in the heart of Africa. Marlow narrates the tale of his voyage up the Congo River and his encounter with Mr. Kurtz, the commander of a trading post of ivory in Africa, to his fellow sailors. An inspiring and stimulating story exposing the hypocrisy of the project of colonization, this book holds a mirror to the darkness inside each one of us.

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HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘The reaches opened before us and closed behind, as if the forest had stepped leisurely across the water to bar the way for our return. We penetrated deeper and deeper into the heart of darkness.’ At the peak of European Imperialism, steamboat captain Charles Marlow travels deep into the African Congo on his way to relieve the elusive Mr Kurtz, an ivory trader renowned for his fearsome reputation. On his journey into the unknown Marlow takes a terrifying trip into his own subconscious, overwhelmed by his menacing, perilous and horrifying surroundings. The landscape and the people he meets force him to reflect on human nature and society, and in turn Conrad writes revealingly about the dangers of imperialism.

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket Free Sample of The Hounds of Baskerville by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleIn the heart of an unforgiving jungle, a man's descent into madness becomes the stuff of legend. Marlow embarks on a perilous journey to find Kurtz, a once-respected ivory trader who now reigns like a demigod over a distant tribe. As the river pulls him deeper into the wild, Marlow begins to question not only Kurtz's fate but the very nature of civilization itself. With every mile, the thin veneer of order unravels, revealing a terrifying darkness lurking beneath. Heart of Darkness stands as a pivotal work in literature, shedding light on the brutal realities of European colonialism in Africa. Through its haunting narrative, the novella challenges the imperialist mindset of its time, exposing the moral decay hidden beneath the veneer of "civilizing" missions. Conrad's exploration of human nature and the consequences of unchecked power resonates across generations, influencing discussions on race, exploitation, and the fragility of civilization. Its profound psychological depth and critique of imperialism have cemented it as a timeless classic in both literary and historical contexts. Features a free sample of The Hounds of Baskerville by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at the end of the book

Joseph Conrad, una de las cotas m s altas de la literatura universal.100 aniversario de la muerte del autor. Joseph Conrad (Berdichev, Ucrania, 1857 - Canterbury, Inglaterra, 1924) abandon la navegaci n a los treinta y siete a os tras veinte de servicio en la marina mercante, se asent en Inglaterra y empez a escribir en ingl s (su tercera lengua despu s del polaco y del franc s). Esta selecci n de cuentos incorpora algunas de sus piezas m s valiosas. Una avanzadilla del progreso y La laguna , escritos en 1896, pertenecen a su primera poca. En el primero, Conrad hace un retrato hilarante --y tr gico-- de la empresa colonizadora belga, que dos a os m s tarde ampliar a en El coraz n de las tinieblas. La laguna est ambientada en la isla de Borneo y consigue recrear con una maestr a admirable el paisaje --tanto f sico como moral-- de la vida en los tr picos. Il Conde (1906), situada en N poles, surgi del encuentro con un viejo arist crata polaco y explora el complejo tema de las mentiras con las que nos enga amos a nosotros mismos a causa de la respetabilidad. Y La historia (1916), inspirada por las experiencias del autor durante la Primera Guerra Mundial, plantea una reflexi n moral que convierte este relato en uno de los m s profundos que se han escrito sobre los l mites de la responsabilidad individual en medio de una guerra. ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONJoseph Conrad, One of the Greatest Figures in World Literature100th Anniversary of the Author's DeathJoseph Conrad (Berdichev, Ukraine, 1857 - Canterbury, England, 1924) left his seafaring life at thirty-seven after twenty years in the merchant navy. He settled in England and began writing in English (his third language after Polish and French). This selection of stories includes some of his most valuable pieces. "An Outpost of Progress" and "The Lagoon," written in 1896, belong to his early period. In the former, Conrad offers a hilarious--and tragic--portrait of the Belgian colonial enterprise, which he expanded two years later in Heart of Darkness. "The Lagoon" is set in Borneo and masterfully recreates the physical and moral landscape of life in the tropics. "Il Conde" (1906), set in Naples, emerged from his encounter with an old Polish aristocrat and explores the complex theme of the lies we tell ourselves for the sake of respectability. And "The Tale" (1916), inspired by the author's experiences during World War I, offers a moral reflection that makes this story one of the deepest ever written about the limits of individual responsibility in the midst of war.

Illustrated edition: This edition of Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard includes illustrations, a detailed summary, an author biography, and a list of characters. Nostromo, first published in 1904, is a richly layered novel that explores themes of power, imperialism, and the human psyche. Set in the fictional South American country of Costaguana, the story revolves around the exploitation of the country's vast silver mines, which become a symbol of greed and corruption. The titular character, Nostromo, is a trusted and capable foreman, hailed as incorruptible. However, as he becomes entangled in the political turmoil and greed surrounding the mine, his moral integrity is put to the test. Joseph Conrad's storytelling is filled with deep philosophical musings, intricate character studies, and vivid descriptions of Costaguana's volatile landscape. The novel examines the blurred lines between heroism and betrayal, personal ambition and collective responsibility, while delving into the lives of various characters, from foreign financiers to native revolutionaries. This edition enhances Conrad's compelling narrative with illustrations that bring the world of Costaguana to life, along with additional resources such as a summary, the author's biography, and a detailed list of the novel's complex characters.

"Typhon" de Joseph Conrad, traduit par Andr Gide, est un roman maritime captivant qui explore les th mes de la r silience humaine et de la lutte contre les forces de la nature. L'histoire se d roule bord du vapeur Nan-Shan, command par le capitaine MacWhirr, un homme simple et m thodique, peu enclin l'imagination et aux motions. Le r cit commence par une routine apparemment tranquille, avec le Nan-Shan transportant un groupe de travailleurs chinois sur la mer de Chine. Le capitaine MacWhirr, d crit comme obstin et sto que, suit son itin raire sans d viation, malgr les avertissements de temp te imminente. La tension monte bord lorsque le navire rencontre un typhon d'une violence exceptionnelle. Conrad d crit avec une pr cision m ticuleuse la mont e de la temp te, capturant l'essence de la nature d cha n e et l'impuissance humaine face elle. Les descriptions r alistes des vagues gigantesques et des vents furieux plongent le lecteur dans une exp rience immersive. Le capitaine MacWhirr, confront des d cisions critiques, montre une d termination in branlable et un sang-froid remarquable, contrastant avec la panique et la peur croissantes parmi l' quipage et les passagers. Les personnages secondaires, tels que le premier officier Jukes et le chef m canicien Solomon Rout, jouent des r les cruciaux dans le d roulement de l'action. Jukes, initialement sceptique quant aux comp tences du capitaine, finit par admirer sa constance et sa capacit diriger en situation de crise. Rout, avec sa perspective pragmatique, offre un contrepoint l'approche rigide de MacWhirr. "Typhon" explore non seulement les d fis physiques impos s par la temp te, mais aussi les dynamiques humaines et les relations sous pression. La temp te devient une m taphore des preuves de la vie et des forces incontr lables qui testent la volont et le caract re. travers l' preuve du typhon, les personnages r v lent leur v ritable nature, montrant courage, endurance et solidarit . La trad

Joseph Conradi romaan "Juhus" ilmus inglise keeles kõigepealt järjejutuna paralleelselt Inglismaal ja Ameerikas, inglise raamatuversioon avaldati aastal 1914. See romaan tõi autorile laialdasema menu ja rohkem tulu kui ükski varasem kriitikute poolt kõrgelt hinnatud teos ning jääb tema loomingus mitmeti erandlikuks. Esimest korda on Conradil siin peategelaseks naine, noor neiu Flora de Barral, kes jääb maailmas üksi ja kaitsetuks, kui tema isa suures pangapettuses süüdi mõistetuna sunnitööle saadetakse. Flora püüded endale elus kohta leida näivad olevat luhtumisele määratud ning algul näebki lugeja vaid tema mõistatuslikku meeleheidet. Nagu mitmes Conradi tippteoses, näiteks "Pimeduse südames" ja "Lord Jimis", on siingi jutustajaks Marlow, kes hakkab lugu kildudest kokku panema, nii et alles pikapeale selgub otsekui eraldiseisva esimese peatüki keskse tegelase noore Powelli ja ka kapten Anthony olulisus. Marlow aga suudab oma väidetavas erapooletu jutustaja rollis paaril põgusal kokkupuutel Florat mõista ja aidata sügavamalt kui keegi teine tegelastest. Kui "Juhus" ongi ehk jäänud Joseph Conradi tuntumate teoste varju, on sel ometi oma vaieldamatu väärtus ja võlu - tähelepanuväärne on muuhulgas mäng mitme kirjanduszhanri elementidega, mida autor kõike muud kui ootuspäraselt kasutab, eelkõige aga siiski kogu inimtunnete ja -suhete sügavus ja nüansirikkus, mille ta meisterlikult lugeja ette toob. Joseph Conrad (1857-1924, sünninimega Jozef Teodor Konrad Nalecz Korzeniowski) on üks tähtsamaid 20. sajandi inglise kirjanikke. Ka peetakse teda üheks 20. sajandi alguse mõjukamaks autoriks maailmakirjanduses. Kuigi sünnilt Poola päritolu, hakkas ta kirjutama inglise keeles, mille omandas Briti kaubalaevastikus merd sõites ja inglise kirjandust lugedes. Tema tuntumad teosed, jutustus "Pimeduse süda" ning romaanid "Lord Jim" ja "Salakuulaja", nagu ka mitmed haaravad novellid, on eesti lugejale juba kättesaadavad. Üheks keskseks teemaks Joseph Conradi romaanides on inimese moraalne üksildus, võimetus oma saatust muuta või saavutada lähedust teiste omasugustega. Meisterlik sõnaosavus ja erakordne võime avada inimhinge kõige sügavamaid saladusi teevad Joseph Conradi oluliseks ja lähedaseks ka tänapäeva lugejale. "Me avame tema leheküljed ja tunneme sedasama, mida küllap pidi tundma Helena, kui peeglisse vaatas ja mõistis, et mida ta ka ei teeks, ei peetaks teda ometi ealeski, mitte mingitel asjaoludel inetuks naiseks," on oma essees Conradist kirjutanud Virginia Woolf. Aet Varik (snd 1967) tõlgib juba peaaegu 30 aastat, peamiselt uuemat ilukirjandust inglise ja ka rootsi keelest. On eestindanud muuhulgas Paul Scotti, D. H. Lawrence'i, Patrick McCabe'i, Salman Rushdie, E. M. Forsteri, Evelyn Waugh, David Mitchelli, Julian Barnesi, Kazuo Ishiguro, Jonas Hassen Khemiri ja Kerstin Ekmani loomingut, mitteilukirjanduse vallast aga näiteks Carlo Ginzburgi ja Gregory Batesoni töid. Ta on saanud Loomingu Raamatukogu tõlkeauhinna D. F. Wallace'i novellikogu "Teatavate piiride poorsusest" tõlke eest aastal 2020 ja olnud neli korda Kultuurkapitali tõlkeauhinna nominent.