Locating Conrad's work in the context of the writer's life and cultural milieu, Professor Watts's study examines the main phase in Conrad's literary development. Drawing out the distinctive thematic preoccupations and technical devices in Conrad's writing, Watts explores Conrad's importance and influence as a moral, social and political commentator. He focuses in particular on Almayer's Folly, The Nigger of the "Narcissus", Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, Nostromo and Chance. The critical discussions address recent controversial developments in the evaluation of this magisterial, vivid, yet complex and problematic author.
- ISBN10 0746307373
- ISBN13 9780746307373
- Publish Date 1 June 1994 (first published 22 February 1989)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Northcote House Publishers Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 80
- Language English