To-Morrow - Brossura

Conrad, Joseph

Brossura

ISBN 10: 9367149530 ISBN 13: 9789367149539

Casa editrice: Double 9 Books, 2024

Riassunto

To-morrow by Joseph Conrad is a thought-provoking work of fiction that delves into dystopian themes and social commentary. Set in the early 20th century, the novel explores the impact of colonialism and its effects on human nature through a psychological drama. Conrad, known for his incisive exploration of political allegory and adventure, presents a narrative that reflects on the complexities of human behavior and societal structures. The story unfolds in a fictional setting that critiques contemporary political and social issues, offering a stark vision of the future and its potential consequences. Through his adept storytelling, Conrad weaves a narrative that examines the darker aspects of human ambition and the moral implications of colonial exploitation. To-morrow remains a significant contribution to Conrad's body of work, highlighting his ability to blend adventure with deep, philosophical inquiry into the human condition and societal challenges.

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Informazioni sull'autore

Joseph Conrad was a Polish-British novelist and short story writer. He is considered as one of the best authors in the English language, despite the fact that he did not speak English effectively until his twenties. He became known as a master prose stylist who introduced a non-English sensibility into English literature. He authored novels and novellas, many of which take place at sea, about crises of human identity in what he perceived as an indifferent, incomprehensible, and amoral world. Conrad is regarded as a literary impressionist by some and an early modernist by others, while his works also incorporate elements of nineteenth-century realism. His storytelling style and anti-heroic characters, such as Lord Jim, impacted a number of authors. Writing near the peak of the British Empire, Conrad drew on his native Poland's national experiences-during nearly all of his life, parcelled out among three occupying empires-as well as his own experiences in the French and British merchant navies, to create short stories and novels that reflect aspects of a European-dominated world, including imperialism and colonialism, and that profoundly explore the human psyche. Apollo took his kid to the Austrian-controlled region of Poland in December 1867, which had enjoyed significant internal freedom and self-government for the previous two years. After seeing Lwow and numerous smaller towns, they relocated to Krakow (Poland's capital until 1596), which is also in Austrian Poland, on February 20, 1869.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Double 9 Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2024
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 9367149530
• ISBN 13: 9789367149539
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 34
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile