Musaicum Books presents to you this carefully created volume of "The Joseph Conrad's Marlow Books: Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, Youth & Chance (All 4 Titles in One Edition)". This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Contents: Heart of Darkness Lord Jim Youth Chance Joseph Conrad ( 1857 – 1924), was a Polish author who wrote in English after settling in England. Conrad is regarded as one of the greatest novelists in English, though he did not speak the language fluently until he was in his twenties. He wrote stories and novels, often with a nautical setting, that depict trials of the human spirit in the midst of an indifferent universe. He was a master prose stylist who brought a distinctly non-English tragic sensibility into English literature.
In 'The Complete Novels of Robert Louis Stevenson - All 13 Novels in One Edition,' readers are transported to a world of adventure, mystery, and imagination. Stevenson's literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions, complex characters, and captivating storytelling. Each novel in this collection showcases Stevenson's ability to create compelling narratives that explore themes of morality, duality, and the human experience. Set against the backdrop of the 19th century, these novels offer readers a window into a bygone era while remaining relevant and engaging today. Stevenson's works are a testament to his enduring influence on the literary world and his mastery of the novel as an art form. His unique blend of adventure and introspection makes this collection a must-read for fans of classic literature and those seeking timeless tales of exploration and self-discovery.
Reading Conrad's fiction alongside the work of Benjamin Blanchot, Derrida, and Heidegger, and offering an investigation into the connection between narrative and death, this book argues that Marlow's essence is located in his liminality and that the meaning in his stories is at all points bound up with the process of his storytelling.
Heart of Darkness is based upon Joseph Conrad’s own experience in the Congo; “it is,” as he remarks in his 1916 author’s note to Youth: A Narrative and Two Other Stories, “experience pushed a little (and only very little) beyond the actual facts.” Unlike many other editions, this new edition of Conrad’s most famous tale focuses on the time in which Conrad was himself in the Congo, while also exploring the differences between his reported experiences and their reshaping in fiction. This edition includes an extensive selection of Conrad’s correspondence and autobiographical writing, as well as contemporary accounts of the Congo from other writers. Contemporary reviews situate Heart of Darkness in its literary contexts.
WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY TIM BUTCHER The silence of the jungle is broken only by the ominous sound of drumming. Life on the river is brutal and unknown threats lurk in the darkness. Marlow's mission to captain a steamer upriver into the dense interior leads him into conflict with the others who haunt the forest. But his decision to hunt down the mysterious Mr Kurtz, an ivory trader who is the subject of sinister rumours, leads him into more than just physical peril.
Unabridged edition of Heart of Darkness, offered here for chump change. Joseph Conrad is one of the greatest English writers, and Heart of Darkness is considered his best. His readers are brought to face our psychological selves to answer, 'Who is the true savage?' Journey with him to the dark depths of the Congo... Contents Heart of Darkness: Part I 3 Heart of Darkness: Part II 18 Heart of Darkness: Part III 31
Whether you are reading for fun or seeking a new level of understanding, you will benefit immensely from this Special Annotated Student and Teacher Edition!Added to this special edition of a classic book is a special section which contains a resource guide with activities for understanding, as well as guided questions for major aspects of the book. This study guide is ideal for a quick read for to prepare you for an exam or finish a homework assignment. This study guide contains information specifically aimed at assisting readers in understanding the classic text, preparing students for examinations, or providing lesson plans for teachers. This book is ideal for readers in high school, college, or those individuals who are seeking an easier understanding of a classic text.
Special STUDENT EDITION includes footnoted definitions of difficult words and phrases, along with lined sidebars on every page for notes! Heart of Darkness is Joseph Conrad's classic tale of Marlow, and his voyage up the Congo River in Africa in search of Kurtz, an enignatic ivory trader. In the process, Marlow comes to grips with questions of the influence of imperialism on the natives, and the true meaning of darkness--especially the darkness of the human heart. This special student edition of Heart of Darkness is also in LARGE PRINT (14 point font!) for easy reading, especially for persons with close-up vision needs. The footnoted definitions are great for students who will no longer need a dictionary or cell phone by their side to look up all those old words used in novels long ago! The definitions are right there at the bottom of each page! The lined sidebar on every page is also great for taking notes to identify key elements of the book, such as theme, figurative language, symbols and more! Click the "Look Inside" and compare our edition with other editions and you will see the difference!
Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) is considered to be one of the great novelists in English. His novels often have a nautical setting and his characters suffer trials in the midst of an indifferent universe. His masterful prose is second to none and his Polish background brings a romantic or tragic style that was previously unknown in English novels. The "Heart of Darkness" is a true classic. A small book but every word is powerfully and perfectly placed. It is a dark allegory full of suspense, adventure, character development and psychological drama. The story is told by Marlow who on his journey up the Congo meets and becomes fascinated with Mr Kurtz who dominates the local people. This is considered to be Conrad's greatest and most enigmatic story. The" Secret Agent" is a piercing sociological evaluation of the entire culture of the western world and the many flawed sub-cultures that emerge from it. Set in London, each group has an anti-hero who epitomises the problems with a culture that is entirely based on self-interest. There is a broken time line in the novel that heightens the mystery of the identity of the tragic victim who dies early on in the story. "Lord Jim" is a sea-faring tale, but more than that is it a story of Jim's lifelong efforts to atone for an act of instinctive cowardice. This then became the classic tale that gave birth to a new genre of literature. "Nostromo" is another sea-faring epic and a complex tale of colonial life in Latin America. In this book there are flashbacks, people telling stories within stories which adds both to the complexity and the depth. The tale draws you in with a sense of foreboding as the lure of silver, greed, capitalist exploitation and rebellion evolve. "Victory" centers around the character Axel Heyst, a complex character who wishes to cut himself off from people to avoid suffering. He settles on a remote island in the Malay Archipelago. However, he is hated and misunderstood by the evil innkeeper Schomberg and then rescues a young English woman, Lena. The take is one of adventure and complex relationships, but ultimately about the incredible healing power of love.
