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In Search of Conrad

by Gavin Young
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Voyage tracing Joseph Conrad's storied sea paths.

If you've ever been captivated by Joseph Conrad's maritime tales, "In Search of Conrad" by Gavin Young is a compelling companion. It’s like a literary pilgrimage, letting you ride the waves through the eyes of Conrad's experiences. Young's own passion for travel and the sea brings a unique authenticity to the journey, one that any fan of Conrad, or travel literature in general, would appreciate. It's as close as you can get to stepping into the pages of Conrad's classics.

  • Thomas Cook Travel Book Award (1991)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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In Search of Conrad

by Gavin Young
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ISBN: 9780140172591
Authors: Gavin Young
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 1991-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Travel, History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: History, Biography
Goodreads rating: 4.04
(rated by 68 readers)

Description

Gavin Young continues his life-long fascination with travel and his love of the sea in this magical evocation of the world of Joseph Conrad. Conrad's career as a sailor provided the material for much of his writing, his voyages as first mate or master of various trading vessels in the 1870s and 1880s immortalized in such classics as "Lord Jim" and "Almayer's Folly". This book retraces his steps, chasing the shadows of Conrad by sea, land and river, visiting ports and islands, from Singapore to the Straits of Makassar. He takes in local legends, stories and songs heard on the way.
 

Voyage tracing Joseph Conrad's storied sea paths.

If you've ever been captivated by Joseph Conrad's maritime tales, "In Search of Conrad" by Gavin Young is a compelling companion. It’s like a literary pilgrimage, letting you ride the waves through the eyes of Conrad's experiences. Young's own passion for travel and the sea brings a unique authenticity to the journey, one that any fan of Conrad, or travel literature in general, would appreciate. It's as close as you can get to stepping into the pages of Conrad's classics.

  • Thomas Cook Travel Book Award (1991)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.