Conrad's Heart of Darkness :: a Critical and Contextual Discussion.
This book offers a detailed discussion of Conrad's most brilliant and problematic work. Many significant aspects of Heart of Darkness are examined, from plot and characterisation to imagery and symbolism, and particular attention is paid to its ambiguity and paradoxes. By relating the text to a...
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Zusammenfassung: | This book offers a detailed discussion of Conrad's most brilliant and problematic work. Many significant aspects of Heart of Darkness are examined, from plot and characterisation to imagery and symbolism, and particular attention is paid to its ambiguity and paradoxes. By relating the text to a variety of contexts, Cedric Watts explores Conrad's central preoccupations as a writer and as a commentator on his age. The first edition of this study appeared in 1977, and reviewers described it as 'criticism of the highest order' (Joseph Conrad Today) and 'an important book' (Conradiana). |
Beschreibung: | 1 online resource (165 pages) |
Bibliographie: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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spelling | Watts, Cedric Thomas. Conrad's Heart of Darkness : a Critical and Contextual Discussion. Amsterdam : Editions Rodopi, 2012. 1 online resource (165 pages) text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Conrad Studies ; v. 7 Print version record. This book offers a detailed discussion of Conrad's most brilliant and problematic work. Many significant aspects of Heart of Darkness are examined, from plot and characterisation to imagery and symbolism, and particular attention is paid to its ambiguity and paradoxes. By relating the text to a variety of contexts, Cedric Watts explores Conrad's central preoccupations as a writer and as a commentator on his age. The first edition of this study appeared in 1977, and reviewers described it as 'criticism of the highest order' (Joseph Conrad Today) and 'an important book' (Conradiana). Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface to the Second Edition; Acknowledgements to the First Edition; 1. Introduction; 2. Reflections on the Title; i. Ambiguity; ii. Darkness and Solar Death; iii. The Antipathetic Fallacy; 3. The ""Oblique Narrative"" Convention and the Tale's Opening; i.; (a) Uses of the Convention; (b) Analysis of a Complex Example; (c) The Principle of Entanglement: A Contrast with'An Outpost of Progress'; ii. The Opening; iii. Marlow's Preamble; 4. Marlow's Narrative (I); i; (a) The Company's Headquarters; (b) Literary Allusions: The Æneid. Ii. The Congo and the Work Ethic5. Marlow's Narrative (II); i; (a) The Voyage down the African Coast; (b) Absurdist Descriptive Techniques: A List; ii. The Outer Station; iii. The Journey from the Outer Station to the Central Station; iv. The Central Station; v. The Evolutionary Theme; vi. The Journey from the Central Station to the Inner; vii; (a) The Inner Station; the Return; and the Character of Kurtz; (b) The Harlequin; (c) The Intended; (d) The Aftermath; 6. Various Themes: Linguistic, Moral, Psychologicaland Philosophical; i. Linguistic; (a) Functionary Titles. (B) Jargon and Cliché: language which can veil or falsifyreality and may thus sanction brutalityii. Atavistic Psychlogy and Satanic Mysticism -- Nordau and Russell; iii. The Virtue of Evil; iv. The Night Joumey Theory; v. Solipsism and Determinism; 7. Conclusion; Notes; Index. Includes bibliographical references and index. English. Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924. Heart of darkness. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2007019323 Heart of darkness (Conrad, Joseph) fast Psychological fiction, English History and criticism. Africa In literature. Afrique Dans la littérature. LITERARY CRITICISM European English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh. bisacsh Literature fast Psychological fiction, English fast Africa fast https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJkHrMyfHC67yqRTycbrv3 Criticism, interpretation, etc. fast Print version: 9789042035270 Conrad studies. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2008031032 FWS01 ZDB-4-EBA FWS_PDA_EBA https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=469429 Volltext |
spellingShingle | Watts, Cedric Thomas Conrad's Heart of Darkness : a Critical and Contextual Discussion. Conrad studies. Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface to the Second Edition; Acknowledgements to the First Edition; 1. Introduction; 2. Reflections on the Title; i. Ambiguity; ii. Darkness and Solar Death; iii. The Antipathetic Fallacy; 3. The ""Oblique Narrative"" Convention and the Tale's Opening; i.; (a) Uses of the Convention; (b) Analysis of a Complex Example; (c) The Principle of Entanglement: A Contrast with'An Outpost of Progress'; ii. The Opening; iii. Marlow's Preamble; 4. Marlow's Narrative (I); i; (a) The Company's Headquarters; (b) Literary Allusions: The Æneid. Ii. The Congo and the Work Ethic5. Marlow's Narrative (II); i; (a) The Voyage down the African Coast; (b) Absurdist Descriptive Techniques: A List; ii. The Outer Station; iii. The Journey from the Outer Station to the Central Station; iv. The Central Station; v. The Evolutionary Theme; vi. The Journey from the Central Station to the Inner; vii; (a) The Inner Station; the Return; and the Character of Kurtz; (b) The Harlequin; (c) The Intended; (d) The Aftermath; 6. Various Themes: Linguistic, Moral, Psychologicaland Philosophical; i. Linguistic; (a) Functionary Titles. (B) Jargon and Cliché: language which can veil or falsifyreality and may thus sanction brutalityii. Atavistic Psychlogy and Satanic Mysticism -- Nordau and Russell; iii. The Virtue of Evil; iv. The Night Joumey Theory; v. Solipsism and Determinism; 7. Conclusion; Notes; Index. Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924. Heart of darkness. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2007019323 Heart of darkness (Conrad, Joseph) fast Psychological fiction, English History and criticism. LITERARY CRITICISM European English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh. bisacsh Literature fast Psychological fiction, English fast |
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topic | Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924. Heart of darkness. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2007019323 Heart of darkness (Conrad, Joseph) fast Psychological fiction, English History and criticism. LITERARY CRITICISM European English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh. bisacsh Literature fast Psychological fiction, English fast |
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