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Joseph Conrad: Text and Context

  • Textbook
  • © 1992

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Authors:
  1. Brian Spittles
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Part of the book series: Writers in their Times (WITT)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. The Unique Background

    • Brian Spittles
    Pages 1-28

  3. Conrad as Crucible

    • Brian Spittles
    Pages 29-41

  4. Conrad in Context

    • Brian Spittles
    Pages 42-61

  5. The African Arena

    • Brian Spittles
    Pages 62-88

  6. The World Stage

    • Brian Spittles
    Pages 89-114

  7. The Domestic Dynamic

    • Brian Spittles
    Pages 115-138

  8. The Entropic Labyrinth

    • Brian Spittles
    Pages 139-159

  9. Conradian Criticism

    • Brian Spittles
    Pages 160-179

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 180-198
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This book is essential reading for an understanding of Conrad's fiction both as a product of the political, social and intellectual forces dominating the period 1870-1920, and of the pressures and influences in Conrad's own life. A knowledge of the period is not taken for granted, but explanations of the relevant events and ideas are woven into discussion of the stories and novels. Full use is made of letters, diaries, newspaper reports, magazine articles and the popular fiction of the day, in addition to detailed analysis of Conrad's fiction. This study puts Conrad into a new perspective, providing stimulating material for students, teachers and general readers.

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