Conrad, Joseph

1857-1924

Also know as Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski
Polish-British novelist

He spent 20 years at sea, which provided the background for some of his best writing. He settled in England in 1895 and wrote in English. His famous novels include The Heart of Darkness, Nigger of the Narcissus, Under Western Eyes and Lord Jim.

References

Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia, 1993-97
Dictionary of National Biography
"Joseph Conrad Pages." [Includes portrait]. Available at: http://www.stfrancis.edu/en/student/kurtzweb/conrad.htm

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19th Century
20th Century
Rulers, Nobles, Chiefs, Presidents, Prime Ministers
Literature
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Exile or Persecution (religious, Political or Social)
School-age Years, Adolescence
Orphaned (Both Parents)
War or Persecution
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