Conrad, Joseph
The Portable Conrad (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143105114
- author:
- Conrad, Joseph
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 752
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 3.81 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Joseph Conrad's most enduring works are collected in this revised edition of The Portable Conrad. A master of the sea and the tropics, Conrad is also a poet, critic, and analyst of globalization, whose writing has had a profound influence on the modern spy novel.
This collection features some of Conrad's most famous stories, including "The Secret Agent", "Heart of Darkness", and "The Nigger of the 'Narcissus'", as well as shorter tales and letters. Penguin's edition includes introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Published by Penguin, a leading publisher of classic literature, this edition represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. With over 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics is a trusted source for authoritative texts that provide a deeper understanding of the world's greatest writers.