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Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made. If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something.

Joseph Conrad, einer der begnadetsten Erzähler der englischen Literatur, bediente sich oft eines Erzählers namens Marlow. Jeder kennt ihn aus Conrads berühmtestem Werk Herz der Finsternis, doch erscheint er auch in anderen Werken. Wir folgen Conrads Erzählchronologie und zeigen die Geschichte Marlows, wie sie sich durch Conrads Werk zieht. Mit dabei: Jugend (Track 1-32), Herz der Finsternis (Track 33 - 93), Lord Jim (Track 94 - 371), Das Ende vom Lied (Track 372 - 485), Spiel des Zufalls (Track 486 - 509).

Este relato es considerado uno de los más convulsivos análisis sobre el espíritu colonial de Occidente. En “El corazón de las tinieblas”, Conrad nos habla de hombres blancos enfrentándose a las incongruencias de sus propios métodos. Una oscura historia sobre el viaje del marinero Marlow por las aguas de un gran río africano, el Congo. Su misión: ir en busca de un agente europeo, Kurtz, un empresario que se había vuelto loco en medio de la jungla. Francis Ford Coppola se inspiró en esta novela para su película Apocalypse Now, aunque ambientada en la guerra de Vietnam.

En 1906 un acontecimiento real, el intento de volar el Observatorio de Greenwich por parte de un anarquista llamado Martial Bourdin, inspiró a Joseph Conrad el tema de un relato magistral. Sobre el telón de fondo del Londres de comienzos de siglo, una ciudad monstruosa e indiferente, se desarrolla la historia de un fallido atentado que revela el turbio entramado formado por el terrorismo internacional, la acción de la policía y la diplomacia deshonesta.

Joseph Conrad was born on 3rd December 1857 in Berdychiv in the Ukraine, then part of the Russian Empire. His birthplace had been part of Poland which its neighbours dismembered into their own Empires. Conrad brought to English Literature both narrative mastery, compelling prose and fully formed characters as well as a deeper examination of the human psyche in a wealth of work. He wrote many novels, short stories, nonfiction, and memoirs which are rightly regarded today as some of the finest in English literature. Jospeh Conrad died on the 3rd August 1924 at Bishopsbourne, Kent in England.

A classic of early literary modernism, Lord Jim tells the story of a young "simple and sensitive character" who loses his honor in a display of cowardice at sea -- and of his expiation of that sin against his own "shadowy ideal of conduct" on the remote island of Patusan. The novel, written by Conrad for magazine serialization during an intense and chaotic ten months in 1899 and 1900, has, in the words of Thomas C. Moser, "the rare distinction of being a masterpiece in two separate genres. It is at once an exotic adventure story of the Eastern seas in the popular tradition of Kipling and ...

Sulaco, provincia immaginaria della repubblica di Costaguana, vive sotto il battito incessante della miniera di San Tomé: è da lì che prende avvio Nostromo, capolavoro assoluto di Joseph Conrad e una delle più grandi epopee del Novecento. L'argento, motore segreto di potere, ambizione e rovina, accompagna e divora i destini di uomini e donne in un intreccio dove politica, passione e tragedia si confondono. Conrad intreccia tensione politica e inquietudine interiore, restituendo un romanzo che è insieme cronaca storica, allegoria morale e indagine dell'animo umano.

Joseph Conrad was born on 3rd December 1857 in Berdychiv in the Ukraine, then part of the Russian Empire. His birthplace had been part of Poland which its neighbours dismembered into their own Empires. Conrad brought to English Literature both narrative mastery, compelling prose and fully formed characters as well as a deeper examination of the human psyche in a wealth of work. He wrote many novels, short stories, nonfiction, and memoirs which are rightly regarded today as some of the finest in English literature.

Joseph Conrad was born on 3rd December 1857 in Berdychiv in the Ukraine, then part of the Russian Empire. His birthplace had been part of Poland which its neighbours dismembered into their own Empires. Conrad brought to English Literature both narrative mastery, compelling prose and fully formed characters as well as a deeper examination of the human psyche in a wealth of work. He wrote many novels, short stories, nonfiction, and memoirs which are rightly regarded today as some of the finest in English literature.

Love has many forms, many needs. Some fall into the dark, into the shadows. Forbidden love has connotations of desire, of possession but also of matters far more unsavoury. It’s a delicate facet of love that our classic authors explain with careful words and superbly crafted narratives.

No coração das trevas (1902) resulta da experiência pessoal de Conrad, no Congo, em 1890, e constitui uma das narrativas ficcionais mais complexas e extraordinárias de toda a literatura inglesa. A exemplo de Charlie Marlow, narrador principal da obra, Conrad, ainda criança, contemplara um mapa e decidira um dia visitar o coração da África.

Nel capitolo finale del capolavoro di Conrad, le ombre della rivoluzione calano su Sulaco, trasformando il porto, la miniera e Le Isabelle in luoghi sospesi tra realtà e allucinazione. L'argento, fulcro simbolico dell'intero romanzo, diventa ossessione, ricatto, e infine condanna. I personaggi si muovono su uno sfondo lacerato: il dottor Monygham cerca risposte tra diplomazia e coscienza, Charles Gould affronta il crollo delle sue certezze, mentre le sorelle Viola e la loro famiglia vengono travolte dagli eventi.

Journey into the life of Axel Heyst, the former manager of the now-defunct Tropical Belt Coal Company, set against the backdrop of a fictional Pacific island. After withdrawing from society due to his professional setbacks, this misanthropic figure finds himself unexpectedly drawn back into the world by the allure of a romantic relationship. (Introduction by S. Kovalchik)

In 1911, Conrad embarked on a journey of self-discovery through a series of loose autobiographical sketches that would evolve into A Personal Record. Written while he was in the midst of crafting Under Western Eyes, Conrads intent was clear to unveil the man behind the work. He masterfully paints a portrait of himself as a figure of wry humor and self-reflection, yet one who remains serious and grounded in the realities of life. While some anecdotes may seem trivial—like a generals daughter interrupting his writing or overseeing the unloading of a pony in Borneo—Conrads skill lies ...

Con l'ascesa di Ribiera, gli equilibri si rompono e nuove minacce emergono: il generale Montero e suo fratello Pedrito guidano un colpo di stato che spinge il Paese sull'orlo del caos. Decoud, intellettuale disilluso tornato dall'Europa, si fa promotore di una rischiosa missione: salvare l'argento della miniera, simbolo di tutto ciò che è ambito, conteso e corrotto.

ימאים, ספינות, זוג אוהבים וקצין רשע מרכיבים את הדרמה שלפניכם. התפאורה אופיינית לקונרד: קבוצת איים במזרח האוקיינוס ההודי, במקום שבו השמש זורחת והשיער מתבדר ברוח. אך...

In this gripping tale, an inexperienced ship captain discovers a man named Leggatt clinging to his vessel. Taking an unexpected course of action, the Captain conceals Leggatt in his own quarters. What could lead him to such a decision? Discover the intriguing answers in Conrads The Secret Sharer, first published in the August and September 1910 issues of Harper’s Magazine. Brought to you by the captivating narration of Gregg Margarite.

Nella provincia immaginaria di Sulaco, affacciata sulle coste della repubblica sudamericana di Costaguana, il battito della vita è scandito dal suono incessante della miniera di San Tomé. È da qui che prende avvio il primo libro di Nostromo, capolavoro di Joseph Conrad, dove l'ossessione per l'argento — simbolo di potere, ambizione e rovina — domina ogni destino. Attraverso lenti cerchi concentrici, Conrad ci introduce in un mondo sospeso tra il realismo politico e la forza dell'allegoria.

Le fleuve Congo, dans 'Au cœur des ténèbres', est bien plus qu'un simple cours d'eau ; il est une métaphore de l'inconscient humain, de l'obscurité qui sommeille en chacun de nous. En remontant ce fleuve sinueux, Marlow entreprend un voyage intérieur, une exploration des profondeurs de son âme. Au fur et à mesure qu'il avance, les repères de la civilisation s'effacent, laissant place à un monde primitif et sauvage.

La querelle légendaire entre deux officiers hussards de l’armée napoléonienne qui débute sur un malentendu trivial et se transforme en une obsession qui va façonner leur destin. Pendant qu'en Europe les guerres napoléoniennes font rage, les deux hommes se retrouvent à intervalles plus ou moins réguliers, afin de poursuivre leur duel. Conrad déploie son talent à explorer les tréfonds de l'âme humaine. Derrière l'action des duels à l'épée et au pistolet se trouve une réflexion sur l'honneur, l'orgueil et l'absurdité de certaines valeurs.