A fascinating documentary that presents the story of the writer's life, and examines the social and political events that influenced their works. Joseph Conrad (1857-1024) was born on December 3rd, 1857 near Berdichev, Pol... more »and (now in the Ukraine), the son of a Polish noble. From his father, the boy acquired a love of literature, including romantic tales of the sea. He was orphaned at the age of 12 and when 16 year old he left Russian-occupied Poland and made his way to Marseille, France. For the next four years, he shipped on French vessels. He then entered the British merchant service, becoming a master mariner and a naturalized British subject in 1886. For the next decade he traveled widely, mostly in eastern waters. Conrad?s experiences, especially in the Malay Archipelago and on the Congo River in 1890, are reflected in his writing, which was done in English, his fourth language (after Russian, Polish, and French). Writing did not come easily to Conrad, although he produced 13 novels, 2 volumes of memoirs, and 28 short stories. Conrad?s life at sea and in foreign ports furnished the background for much of his writing, giving rise to the impression that he was primarily committed to the exotic. In reality, however, his major interest was the human condition. Conrad?s best known novel is Lord Jim (1900). Among his other notable works are The Secret Agent (1907), Under Western Eyes (1911), Victory (1915), and the short story Heart of Darkness (1902).In most of his writings, his viewpoint is pessimistic, his character development masterly, and his prose rich, sometimes florid. Although the chronology of his novels is often confusing, his narrative style nonetheless conveys mystery and suspense. Conrad died at Bishopsbourne, near Canterbury, on August 3rd, 1924.« less
Genres:Educational, Documentary Sub-Genres:Educational, Biography Studio:Kultur Video Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 07/25/2006 Release Year: 2006 Run Time: 0hr 45min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English