The Dawn Watch: Joseph Conrad in a Global World by Maya Jasanoff
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Enjoyed learning about Joseph Conrad's background and story. I knew he was one of the few non-native English writers to be successful, but didn't know much about his history. Polish heritage, though he eventually moved to England and became a British citizen. Didn't realize about all his sea-going experiences, as a worker, deckhand, and eventually captain. Most of his writings were conjured up out of his seafaring experiences, including the classic Lord Jim & Nostromo, as well as The Heart of Darkness. Well-written and researched overall. Listened to this on my iPhone; borrowed from the library.


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