Notes on My Books by Joseph Conrad
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| Author | Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924 |
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| Title | Notes on My Books |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Janet Blenkinship and also, thanks to Michael Kerwin of Occidental College for supplying images of the missing pages from the book I had in hand, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Notes on My Books" by Joseph Conrad is a reflective collection written in the early 20th century. The text serves as a commentary on several of Conrad's earlier works, exploring themes, characters, and the creative process behind his novels such as "Almayer’s Folly," "Lord Jim," and "Heart of Darkness.” The author reveals his thoughts and feelings about storytelling, the nature of creativity, and the cultural contexts of his narratives. At the start of the text, Conrad discusses his literary journey, recounting how significant works like "Almayer’s Folly" and "An Outcast of the Islands" came to be conceived and written. He reflects on the character of Willems, the tensions within stories set in exotic locales, and how critical perceptions sometimes fail to grasp the nuances of life in those contexts. Each notable work is briefly introduced and dissected, presenting not just a summary but also the emotional and intellectual struggles that accompanied their creation. Conrad’s tone is both personal and analytical, emphasizing the complexity and depth of his literary output. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924 -- Criticism and interpretation |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20150 |
| Release Date | Dec 20, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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