The prose of Joseph Conrad, one of the greatest English-language novelists of the 20th century, combines realism, lyricism, and a philosophical exploration of the most inscrutable movements of the human soul. His works, possessing all the hallmarks and virtues of the adventure novel, transport the reader into a space beyond time, where morality struggles against the temptations of power, where cultures collide, and where man wages battle against himself.
This edition includes the most famous works by Joseph Conrad.
"Heart of Darkness" is an undisputed masterpiece that plunges into the unfathomable abyss of human nature, exposing the shadows hidden within it. A dogged search for a mysterious ivory trader ensconced deep in the jungle leads the narrator to the upper reaches of the Congo River, and as he ventures further into the jungle, he and those around him increasingly lose touch with reality, penetrating the darkness that lurks in the human heart.
"Lord Jim" is a classic story of sin and redemption turned to new facets. Jim, a young and courageous English sailor, despises himself for a decision made in a difficult situation. From that moment on, he heads east, into the wilds of Asia, in the hope of finding redemption.
"Nostromo" is one of Conrad's finest novels. A tense, dramatic narrative, striking in its subtropical colors and imbued with a spirit of rebellion.
The design of this edition features illustrations by Pyotr Pinkisevich, as well as by American and European artists.
Author: Joseph Conrad
Illustrations: Pyotr Pinkisevich, Léon Morel-Fatio, Arthur Briscoe, John Buckland Wright
Translation: Alexandra Krivtsova, Ekaterina Korotkova
Pages: 928 (offset). Hardcover
Dimensions: 218x150x48 mm
Series: Foreign Literature. Big Books
