9781025780436 - The Last Twelve Years of Joseph Conrad: [Inscribed Copy] di Curle, Richard (8 risultati)

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'The Last Twelve Years of Joseph Conrad' offers an intimate and illuminating portrait of one of the most celebrated figures in modern literature. Written by Richard Curle, a close personal friend and confidant of the author, this work provides a unique perspective on Joseph Conrad's final decade-a period of both professional triumph and personal reflection. Curle's account moves beyond standard literary analysis to capture the man himself: his daily habits, his private conversations, and the profound complexities of his character during his twilight years.This memoir explores the domestic life of the master stylist behind works such as 'Heart of Darkness' and 'Lord Jim.' It details Conrad's creative process during his later career, his interactions with his family, and his retrospective thoughts on a life spent both at sea and at the writing desk. By chronicling their shared experiences and deep friendship, Curle provides readers with a rare glimpse into the private world of a writer often regarded as enigmatic. The narrative is rich with personal anecdotes that humanize the legendary novelist, making it an essential resource for scholars and admirers of Conrad's work.As a firsthand account from a contemporary who knew him best, 'The Last Twelve Years of Joseph Conrad' serves as a vital historical and literary document, preserving the nuances of Conrad's personality for future generations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. "The Last Twelve Years of Joseph Conrad" offers an intimate and illuminating portrait of one of the most celebrated figures in modern literature. Written by Richard Curle, a close personal friend and confidant of the author, this work provides a unique perspective on Joseph Conrad's final decade-a period of both professional triumph and personal reflection. Curle's account moves beyond standard literary analysis to capture the man himself: his daily habits, his private conversations, and the profound complexities of his character during his twilight years.This memoir explores the domestic life of the master stylist behind works such as "Heart of Darkness" and "Lord Jim." It details Conrad's creative process during his later career, his interactions with his family, and his retrospective thoughts on a life spent both at sea and at the writing desk. By chronicling their shared experiences and deep friendship, Curle provides readers with a rare glimpse into the private world of a writer often regarded as enigmatic. The narrative is rich with personal anecdotes that humanize the legendary novelist, making it an essential resource for scholars and admirers of Conrad's work.As a firsthand account from a contemporary who knew him best, "The Last Twelve Years of Joseph Conrad" serves as a vital historical and literary document, preserving the nuances of Conrad's personality for future generations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. "The Last Twelve Years of Joseph Conrad" offers an intimate and illuminating portrait of one of the most celebrated figures in modern literature. Written by Richard Curle, a close personal friend and confidant of the author, this work provides a unique perspective on Joseph Conrad's final decade-a period of both professional triumph and personal reflection. Curle's account moves beyond standard literary analysis to capture the man himself: his daily habits, his private conversations, and the profound complexities of his character during his twilight years.This memoir explores the domestic life of the master stylist behind works such as "Heart of Darkness" and "Lord Jim." It details Conrad's creative process during his later career, his interactions with his family, and his retrospective thoughts on a life spent both at sea and at the writing desk. By chronicling their shared experiences and deep friendship, Curle provides readers with a rare glimpse into the private world of a writer often regarded as enigmatic. The narrative is rich with personal anecdotes that humanize the legendary novelist, making it an essential resource for scholars and admirers of Conrad's work.As a firsthand account from a contemporary who knew him best, "The Last Twelve Years of Joseph Conrad" serves as a vital historical and literary document, preserving the nuances of Conrad's personality for future generations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.