Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924

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Dates:
Birth 1857-12-03
Death 1924-08-03
Gender:
Male
Britons,
English, French, Polish,

Biographical notes:

Joseph Conrad, a major British writer, was born in Poland and became a British subject in 1887. After a twenty year career at sea, he published his first novel, "Almayer's Folly" (1895), successfully launching his writing career.

From the description of Letters-Manuscripts, 1908-1913. (Temple University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122588887

Novelist and short story writer who was born Jozef Konrad Teodor Korzeniowski in Berdichev, Ukraine, and became a British citizen in 1886.

From the description of Joseph Conrad collection, 1898-1942. (Bryn Mawr College). WorldCat record id: 44266933

British author, of Bishopsbourne, Kent, England

From the guide to the Joseph Conrad Papers, 1897-1958, (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University)

English novelist.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Oswalds, Bishopsbourne, Kent, to Sir Sydney Cockerell, 1922 Oct. 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270526321

From the description of Autograph letter signed and autograph card signed : Someries, Luton and Capel House, Orlestone, to the editor of Harper's Magazine, 1908 Apr. 10 and 1911 Aug. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270514894

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Capel House, Orlestone, to Mrs. J.B. Pinker, the wife of his literary agent, 1917 Oct. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270517310

British author.

From the description of Collection, 1895-1976. (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 28404206

British author, of Bishopsbourne, Kent, England.

From the description of Joseph Conrad papers, 1897-1958. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19490581

From the description of Joseph Conrad papers, 1927-1971. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 32305548

English novelist, born Jozéf Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski in the Ukraine.

From the description of Lord Jim : AMs, [1900]. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122586183

From the description of The inn of the two witches : AMs, [1912]. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122490342

From the description of The inland sea : AMs and related material, [1905]. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122442969

From the description of The informer : AMs, 1906 Jan. 11. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122442972

From the description of Polish question : note on the joint protectorate of the wastern powers and Russia : AMs, 1916 June [no day]. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122489398

From the description of The nigger of the "Narcissus": AMs and related material, [1896]-1897. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122380664

From the description of Nostromo : AMs, [1903]-[1904]. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 86165810

From the description of Almayer's folly : AMs and related material, [1889 Sept.]-1894 [May 22]. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 145507015

From the description of The partner : AMs and related material, [1910]. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122610941

From the description of The secret agent : AMs and related materials, [1906]. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122525068

From the description of Because of the dollars : AMs, 1914 Jan. 15. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122525266

From the description of Initiation : AMS, [1905] July 4. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122645583

From the description of An outcast of the islands : AMs and envelopes, [1894 Nov. 18]-1895 Sept. 14. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122586175

From the description of The preface to the N of the "N" : AMs and related material, [1897]. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122540741

Conrad, British novelist.

From the description of [Letter and etching] [1904-1923] (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 192154903

English author.

From the description of Joseph Conrad papers, 1914 and 1976. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122369458

From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to an unidentified friend, 1905 Jan. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270877318

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Orlestone, near Ashford, to Henry D. Davray, 1913 Apr. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270877319

Polish novelist who lived in England.

From the description of Letter [manuscript] : Bishopshire, Kent, to Walter B. Rodd, Roseville, NSW. 1924. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225849210

Important English novelist of late Victorian-early Modern period. Native of Poland who learned English as an adult. Served as a merchant seaman and ship's captain before turning to writing.

From the description of The Henry A. Colgate Collection of Joseph Conrad. 1881-1994. (Colgate University). WorldCat record id: 31469717

Joseph Conrad (1857-1924), the novelist. For a fuller account of his life and achievements see the Dictionary of National Biography .

From the guide to the Correspondence of, or relating to, Joseph Conrad, and materials concerning the production of a dramatised version of his, The secret agent, 1895-1956, (Leeds University Library)

Author.

From the description of Joseph Conrad correspondence, circa 1900. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454001

Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was a Polish-born British novelist. Among his important works are The Nigger of the 'Narcissus' (1897), Heart of Darkness (1899), and Lord Jim (1900).

From the guide to the Joseph Conrad Collection, 1898-1924, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

Joseph Conrad was a British novelist, essayist, short-story writer, playwright, and translator.

From the guide to the Joseph Conrad collection of papers, 1885-1956, 1896-1934, (The New York Public Library. Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature.)

From the description of Joseph Conrad collection of papers, 1885-1956 bulk (1896-1934). (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122414666

Joseph Conrad, the novelist and short story writer, was born December 3, 1857, in Berdiczew, Podolia, Russia (now Poland) and became a naturalized British citizen in 1886. Serving in the British Merchant Service in 1878-94, he traveled to Africa, Australia, India, Indonesia, and the Orient. Upon return he worked full time as a writer from 1895 until his death from a heart attack on August 3, 1924, in Bishopsbourne, Kent, England.

Conrad's work marks a shift from the novel as popular entertainment to the novel as high art. His characteristic themes of alienation and thwarted heroism and his preoccupation with individuals in remote places have had a continuing impact on writers.

From the description of Some reflexions, seamanlike and otherwise, on the loss of the Titanic, 1912. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 57126419

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