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portada Tifón (el Libro de Bolsillo - Bibliotecas de Autor - Biblioteca Conrad)
Type
Physical Book
Category
Literature
Year
2008
Language
Spanish
Pages
144
Format
Paperback
ISBN
8420662445
ISBN13
9788420662442
Edited in
España

Tifón (el Libro de Bolsillo - Bibliotecas de Autor - Biblioteca Conrad)

Joseph Conrad (Author) · Alianza Editorial · Paperback

Tifón (el Libro de Bolsillo - Bibliotecas de Autor - Biblioteca Conrad) - Joseph Conrad

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Synopsis "Tifón (el Libro de Bolsillo - Bibliotecas de Autor - Biblioteca Conrad)"

Durante años, Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) recorrió las rutas orientales al servicio de la Marina Mercante inglesa. Estos viajes le suministraron material para muchos de sus relatos y avivaron en él el sentimiento de soledad, abandono y exilio que siempre lo acompañó. En TIFÓN (1902) describe la tempestad salvaje que sufre el Nan-Shan, un vapor que transporta a doscientos culíes (trabajadores indígenas) de regreso a China con sus ahorros celosamente guardados. Esto le da pie para un penetrante análisis de comportamientos humanos variados, que van desde la generosidad hasta el envilecimiento. En el capitán MacWhirr, ecuánime y con una confianza casi mística en la capacidad del hombre para imponerse a las fuerzas de la naturaleza, condensa el autor las virtudes de orden, disciplina y sentido del deber que siempre admiró.
Joseph Conrad
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Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was a Polish-British writer known for his tales about the sea, colonialism, and the psychological struggles of individuals facing adversity. His work is characterized by the exploration of themes such as morality, despair, and the absurdity of human existence. Born in Ukraine, Conrad spent much of his life as a sailor before turning to writing, which significantly influenced his narrative style.

Among his most notable works are Heart of Darkness (1899), Lord Jim (1900), and Nostromo (1904). Although he did not receive major awards during his lifetime, his influence on 20th-century literature is undeniable, being considered a precursor of modern narrative.
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