Deep dive into this cracking collection of ‘Selected Joseph Conrad’, featuring fantastic tales of love, loss, and adventure on land, sea and in the dark and mysterious jungle. From rip-roaring tales of voyage and strife such as ‘The Mirror of the Sea’, to dazzlingly dramatic sagas of greed and guilt in ‘Almayer’s Folly’ and ‘Heart of Darkness’, you’ll explore a powerfully profound compilation from the master writer of nautical fiction. ‘Selected Joseph Conrad’ is the perfect companion for fans of Chinua Achebe\'s ´Things Fall Apart´. Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was a Polish-British novelist and short story writer known for his psychological and moral insight, as well as his vivid and evocative writing style. Conrad\'s work has had a lasting influence on literature and has been widely translated and adapted into film and other media. Despite his Polish origins, Conrad wrote in English and is considered a major figure in British literature. Zdroj anotace: Web obalkyknih.cz