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Essays on Conrad

Essays on Conrad

Essays on Conrad

Essays on Conrad

Overview

Ian Watt (1917-1999) has long been acknowledged as one of the finest of postwar literary critics, and among the most learned of those writing about the work of Joseph Conrad. Essays on Conrad is a collection of Watt's most characteristic essays on Conrad's work. Watt's own philosophy, as well as his insight into Conrad's work, was shaped by his experiences as a prisoner of war on the River Kwai. His moving account of these experiences completes this essential collection of Watt essays.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780521783873
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 07/27/2000
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 228
Sales rank: 1,117,520
Product dimensions: 6.06(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.51(d)
Lexile: 1380L (what's this?)

Table of Contents

Foreword: Frank Kermode; 1. Joseph Conrad: alienation and commitment; 2. Almayer's Folly: introduction; 3. Conrad criticism and The Nigger of the 'Narcissus'; 4. Conrad's Heart of Darkness and the critics; 5. Comedy and humour in Typhoon; 6. Political and social background of The Secret Agent; 7. The Secret Sharer: introduction; 8. Conrad, James and Chance; 9. Story and idea in The Shadow-Line; 10. The decline of the decline: notes on Conrad's reputation; 11. Around Conrad's grave; 12. 'The Bridge over the River Kwai' as myth.
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