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Este ebook presenta "El corazón de las tinieblas" con un sumario dinámico y detallado. El corazón de las tinieblas (Heart of darkness) es el título de un cuento extenso o novela corta de Joseph Conrad, 1899, y en forma de libro en 1902. Ambientado en Africa, El corazon de las tinieblas esta hasta cierto punto inspirada en los seis meses que Joseph Conrad paso en el Congo colonizado y devastado por el rey Leopoldo II de Belgica. Hoy es probablemente la obra mas conocida de Conrad. Fue incluida en la serie Great Books of the 20th Century ("Grandes libros del siglo XX"), publicada por Penguin Books. Jozef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski, mas conocido como Joseph Conrad (1857 1924), fue un novelista polaco que adopto el ingles como lengua literaria. Conrad, cuya obra explora la vulnerabilidad y la inestabilidad moral del ser humano, esta considerado como uno de los mas grandes novelistas de la Literatura Universal.

Romanzo breve pubblicato nel 1902, come molta della produzione letteraria dellepoca vide la luce inizialmente su una rivista inglese, il Blackwoods Magazine, in tre episodi. La storia di un povero trovatello che dopo una vita di avventurose violenze trova infine il proprio riscatto e lo spunto che permette a Conrad di mettere in luce alcune delle sue suggestioni piu ricorrenti: la giungla selvaggia, il mistero, la sfida, un tragico senso di pieta che riscatta anche il piu umile degli uomini. Presentando anche una forte critica al colonialismo ottocentesco, Cuore di Tenebra e considerato a buona ragione uno dei piu importanti classici della narrativa moderna.

Welcome to the3 Books To Knowseries, our idea is to help readers learn about fascinating topics through three essential and relevant books.These carefully selected works can be fiction, non-fiction, historical documents or even biographies.We will always select for you three great works to instigate your mind, this time the topic is:Victorian Literature.- Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad.- Tess of the Durbervilles by Thomas Hardy.- Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray.Heart of Darkness (1899) is a novella by Polish-British novelist Joseph Conrad about a narrated voyage up the Congo River into the Congo Free State in the so-called Heart of Africa. Charles Marlow, the narrator, tells his story to friends aboard a boat anchored on the River Thames. This setting provides the frame for Marlows story of his obsession with the ivory trader Kurtz, which enables Conrad to create a parallel between what Conrad calls "the greatest town on earth", London, and Africa as places of darkness.Tess of the dUrbervilles: A Pure Woman Faithfully Presented is a novel by Thomas Hardy. It initially appeared in a censored and serialised version, published by the British illustrated newspaper The Graphic in 1891, then in book form in three volumes in 1891, and as a single volume in 1892. Though now considered a major nineteenth-century English novel and possibly Hardys fictional masterpiece, Tess of the dUrbervilles received mixed reviews when it first appeared, in part because it challenged the sexual morals of late Victorian England.Vanity Fair is an English novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, which follows the lives of Becky Sharp and Emmy Sedley amid their friends and families during and after the Napoleonic Wars. It was first published as a 19-volume monthly serial from 1847 to 1848, carrying the subtitle Pen and Pencil Sketches of English Society, reflecting both its satirisation of early 19th-century British society and the many illustrations drawn by Thackeray to accompany the text. It was published as a single volume in 1848 with the subtitle A Novel without a Hero, reflecting Thackerays interest in deconstructing his eras conventions regarding literary heroism. It is sometimes considered the "principal founder" of the Victorian domestic novel.This is one of many books in the series 3 Books To Know. If you liked this book, look for the other titles in the series, we are sure you will like some of the topics.

In Joseph Conrads poignant novella, "To-morrow," the author delves into the complexities of human experience through the lens of maritime life, a recurring theme in his oeuvre. The narrative unfolds with a sense of suspense and foreboding as it grapples with the concepts of hope and despair faced by seafarers and their families. Conrads hallmark stylemarked by rich symbolism and psychological depthis evident, as he explores themes of sacrifice and the fragile nature of human aspirations against an unforgiving backdrop. The novella reflects the transitional period of the early 20th century, where modernity and tradition vie for dominance, encapsulating a profound existential inquiry in a compact form. Joseph Conrad, born in Poland and later naturalized in Britain, drew heavily from his own experiences at sea to inform his literary works. His deep understanding of the maritime world, coupled with the tumultuous historical context of his life, including displacement and the impacts of colonialism, inspired his engagement with complex and often bleak themes. "To-morrow" emerges as a testament to Conrads skillful navigation of psychological and moral dilemmas. This novella is recommended for readers interested in exploring the nuances of human emotion framed within Conrads unique narrative technique. Its exploration of the unpredictability of life and the inevitable confrontation with mortality makes it a timeless read for anyone seeking a reflective and thought-provoking literary experience.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A succinct Introduction situates the works timeless appeal and themes.- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the eras events and influences that shaped the writing.- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the authors life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the works messages, connecting them to modern life.- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Dieses eBook: "Das Herz der Finsternis " ist mit einem detaillierten und dynamischen Inhaltsverzeichnis versehen und wurde sorgfaltig korrekturgelesen.Das Herz der Finsternis ist in eine Rahmenhandlung eingebettet: Auf der nachtlich an der Themsemundung in Gravesend stillliegenden Seeyacht Nellie erzahlt der ehemalige Seemann Marlow seinen vier Freunden, die das Band der See eint, eine Episode aus seinem Leben. Er beschreibt seine Sehnsucht, die letzten weien Flecken des Globus kennenzulernen, und wie sie nach einigen Muhen dazu fuhrte, dass er Flusskapitan wurde. Der Leser kann unschwer erkennen, dass die Geschichte am Kongo zu Zeiten des Kongo-Freistaats spielt. Marlow, der den Indischen Ozean, den Pazifik, das Gelbe Meer bereits kennt, reist also entlang der Kuste eines ihm unverstandlichen Afrika zur Mundung des groen Stroms und ubernimmt, flussaufwarts oberhalb der Stromschnellen, seinen Flussdampfer, der zwischenzeitlich auf Grund gelaufen und leckgeschlagen ist. Joseph Conrads Erzahlung Heart of Darkness, in der Hochzeit des Imperialismus entstanden, beleuchtet Praxis und Wirkung der Kolonialpolitik auf Betroffene und Ausfuhrende kolonialer Macht kritisch, bleibt aber selbst nicht frei von Vorurteilen. Die komplexe Thematik ist in Heart of Darkness erfahrbar. Handelnde Charaktere und Personen als Spiegel europaischer Kolonialpraxis am Ausgang des 19. Jahrhunderts geben der imperialen Idee ein Gesicht und sind weit uber das Ende extremistischer Expansionsideologien zum Ende des Zweiten Weltkrieges in Betrachtung neokolonialer Tendenzen immanent geblieben.Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) war ein Schriftsteller polnischer Herkunft, der seine Werke in englischer Sprache verfasste. Seine bekanntesten Werke sind die Romane Lord Jim, Nostromo und Herz der Finsternis. Letzteres ist bis heute der meistzitierte und wirkmachtigste Roman.

Ce una nave immobile in mezzo allOceano Indiano. Non ce vento, ma le vele sono scosse dalla paura e dalle preoccupazioni dellequipaggio. In pochi giorni molti marinai finiscono vittime di una strana epidemia e gli stessi ufficiali perdono il controllo. Tutto e in mano a un giovane capitano, che dovra gestire la drammatica emergenza. Tra i romanzi di Conrad, questo e di sicuro il piu teso e angosciante. Pubblicato nel 1917, e caratterizzato da una duplice struttura narrativa: il conflitto tra il giovane e il vecchio e una filosofica visione di quanto possano essere utili la saggezza, lesperienza e la maturita. Anche considerato una metafora della prima guerra mondiale, La linea dombra e in realta una bellissima metafora del percorso che occorre per raggiungere la propria indipendenza e la consapevolezza di essere da soli nel mondo. Allinterno - come in tutti i volumi Fermento - gli "Indicatori" per consentire al lettore un agevole viaggio dentro il libro.

DHubert e Feraud sono due tenenti degli ussari, due uomini pronti a dare la vita per il loro imperatore Napoleone. La loro interminabile disputa avra inizio per futili ragioni nella Strasburgo di inizio Ottocento, ma andra avanti nel tempo per lonore di entrambi.Nei vari scontri riporteranno ferite gravi nel fisico e nellorgoglio, e il mistero della loro contesa, ormai sulla bocca di tutto lesercito, diventera presto una leggenda. La vita comunque sara generosa con i due che passeranno il resto della loro vita in serenita con i loro ricordi.Allinterno - come in tutti i volumi Fermento - gli Indicatori per consentire al lettore un agevole viaggio dentro il libro.

The book tells the story of Mr. Adolf Verloc and his work as a spy against Britain. Verloc is a businessman who owns a shop which sells pornographic material, contraceptives and bric-a-brac. His friends are a group of anarchists of which Comrade Ossipon, Michaelis, and "The Professor" are the most prominent. The group produces anarchist literature in the form of pamphlets entitled F.P. The Future of the Proletariat. Although a member of an anarchist cell, Verloc is also secretly employed by the embassy of a foreign country, but Mr. Vladimir, the new First Secretary in the Embassy is not satisfied with Verlocs contribution. In order to redeem himself, Verloc must carry out an operation the destruction of Greenwich Observatory by a bomb.

Originally published in 1910, The Secret Sharer is Conrads most famous short story and one that has long puzzled readers and critics. The storys central character is a young captain, whose name the reader never learns and who has just assumed his first command. The setting for the story takes place aboard his ship that is sailing through the Gulf of Siam (now called the Gulf of Thailand). The man is nervous, wondering if he will be able to fulfil the obligations of his new position and, more importantly, his own ideals. As he paces the empty deck of his ship during the night, he is startled to discover a naked man swimming by his ships side. Once aboard, the swimmer, Leggatt, confesses that he is fleeing from his own ship, the Sephora, because he murdered a fellow sailor. As the young captain and Leggatt talk, it appears that the act was justified because the Sephora was in danger during a violent storm and Leggatt had to strike the man down in order to save the ship. Because the letter of the law makes no provision for this particular situation, however, Leggatt is condemned as a criminal and will be punished, perhaps executed, if captured. That places the young captain in a moral dilemma: Should he hide Leggatt or turn him over to the authorities?

Neste livro, que é um dos maiores sucessos de Joseph Conras (1857-1934), a jornada do marinheiro Charles Marlow a serviço de uma companhia de comércio de marfim por um rio africano torna-se uma um mergulho nas profundezas da loucura humana. Ora uma aventura, ora um suspense psicologico, "O coraço das trevas" e ate hoje considerada uma das obras mais importantes da literatura inglesa.