Joseph Conrad: A Critical Biography
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A landmark work in literary biography, Joseph Conrad: A Critical Biography by Jocelyn Baines presents a thorough and authoritative account of one of English literature's most celebrated and enigmatic novelists. Baines chronicles Conrad's remarkable life — from his origins as Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski in Polish Ukraine, through his years as a merchant mariner navigating the seas of Africa and Southeast Asia, to his transformation into one of the most psychologically complex prose stylists of the modern era. The biography draws on extensive primary sources to illuminate the relationship between Conrad's turbulent personal experiences and the rich, morally searching fiction he produced — works such as Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, and The Secret Agent. Written with scholarly precision yet remaining deeply readable, the book argues that Conrad's life and art are inseparable, each casting new light upon the other. This critical biography remains an essential reference for students, scholars, and admirers of Conrad's enduring literary legacy.
Author: Jocelyn Baines
Format: Hardback
Published: 1969, Weidenfeld and Nicolson
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some chipping and wear to edges and corners. No major tears but some scuffing visible. Page Condition: good. Markings: No visible markings noted. Binding: Intact and firm.
A landmark work in literary biography, Joseph Conrad: A Critical Biography by Jocelyn Baines presents a thorough and authoritative account of one of English literature's most celebrated and enigmatic novelists. Baines chronicles Conrad's remarkable life — from his origins as Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski in Polish Ukraine, through his years as a merchant mariner navigating the seas of Africa and Southeast Asia, to his transformation into one of the most psychologically complex prose stylists of the modern era. The biography draws on extensive primary sources to illuminate the relationship between Conrad's turbulent personal experiences and the rich, morally searching fiction he produced — works such as Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, and The Secret Agent. Written with scholarly precision yet remaining deeply readable, the book argues that Conrad's life and art are inseparable, each casting new light upon the other. This critical biography remains an essential reference for students, scholars, and admirers of Conrad's enduring literary legacy.