The Arrow of Gold: A Story Between Two Notes

Joseph Conrad

2019年11月 · Good Press

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Joseph Conrad's 'The Arrow of Gold' is a compelling novel that delves into themes of love, betrayal, and political intrigue. Set against the backdrop of the Spanish-American War, Conrad's intricate plot weaves together the personal lives of the characters with larger historical events, creating a rich and immersive reading experience. The author's prose is known for its complexity and deep psychological insights, making 'The Arrow of Gold' a thought-provoking exploration of human relationships and motivations. Conrad's unique narrative style, with its use of unreliable narrators and shifting perspectives, adds an extra layer of depth to the story, inviting readers to question the nature of truth and perception. As an author who himself traveled the world and experienced a variety of cultures, Conrad brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to his writing, infusing 'The Arrow of Gold' with a sense of authenticity and realism. Fans of historical fiction and literary classics will find 'The Arrow of Gold' to be a captivating and rewarding read that offers both entertainment and intellectual stimulation.

作者简介

Joseph Conrad is recognized as one of the 20th century's greatest English language novelists. He was born Jozef Konrad Nalecz Korzeniowski on December 3, 1857, in the Polish Ukraine. His father, a writer and translator, was from Polish nobility, but political activity against Russian oppression led to his exile. Conrad was orphaned at a young age and subsequently raised by his uncle. At 17 he went to sea, an experience that shaped the bleak view of human nature which he expressed in his fiction. In such works as Lord Jim (1900), Youth (1902), and Nostromo (1904), Conrad depicts individuals thrust by circumstances beyond their control into moral and emotional dilemmas. His novel Heart of Darkness (1902), perhaps his best known and most influential work, narrates a literal journey to the center of the African jungle. This novel inspired the acclaimed motion picture Apocalypse Now. After the publication of his first novel, Almayer's Folly (1895), Conrad gave up the sea. He produced thirteen novels, two volumes of memoirs, and twenty-eight short stories. He died on August 3, 1924, in England.