The preface to the N of the "N" : AMs and related material, [1897].

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The preface to the N of the "N" : AMs and related material, [1897].

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First draft of the preface to the novel, in which Conrad explains his approach to writing. Although it appeared as an afterword to the novel in its first, serialized publication, it was suppressed from publications in book form until 1914. Accompanied by a photostat of a letter from Conrad to John Quinn [s.d.] about the manuscript and an envelope inscribed by Conrad.

3 items in case ; 31 cm.Manuscript 9 l.

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Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924

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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...

Quinn, John, 1870-1924

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John Quinn (1870-1924) was a corporation lawyer in New York City who amassed an important private collection of paintings, drawings and sculpture as well as books and manuscripts of contemporary authors. In addition to promoting modern and avant-garde art in all forms, he particularly encouraged the work of members of the Irish Literary Revival, the artists of the Paris School, and English and American writers of his time. In 1923 he sold his manuscript and library holdings to subsidize his art ...