Le capitaine Marlow raconte sa remontée d'un grand fleuve africain sur un vapeur, jusqu'au coeur des ténèbres, à la recherche d'un certain Kurtz ... Dans ce récit d'une grande puissance évocatrice, Joseph Conrad nous invite à une odyssée initiatique que Francis F. Coppola a adaptée au cinéma dans son film "Apocalypse Now".

Au coeur des ténèbres

"Jeunesse" est la relation autobiographique d'un voyage fait en 1883 par le lieutenant Conrad à bord d'un trois-mâts, la "Palestine", qui dût être abandonné en mer. Marlow, le narrateur habituel de l'auteur, évoque cette première grande aventure de marin, relatant les péripéties du voyage et les dangers encourus par l'équipage du bateau qui devait transporter une cargaison de charbon depuis les côtes anglaises jusqu'à Bangkok. Le récit développe un sens émerveillé de l'aventure qui se transforme en une joie orgiaque goûtée en pleine jeunesse, à laquelle se mêle cependant l'angoisse des vastes espaces, dont la mer est le grandiose symbole.

Jeunesse

On patrol in the North Sea, an English naval commander's ship finds evidence of enemy resupply, possibly by a neutral country. Befogged, the ship motors carefully into a cove on a coast the crew knows well where they encounter just such a neutral ship as the commander and his second have been discussing."The Tale, " by Joseph Conrad, is the author's lament for the death of nineteenth century values, such as honour, lost in the "moral annihilation" brought about by the mechanization of war, and is the only story by the author to be set during the First World War. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

The Tale - Short Story

Heart of Darkness, a novel by Joseph Conrad, was originally a three-part series in Blackwood's Magazine in 1899. It is a story within a story, following a character named Charlie Marlow, who recounts his adventure to a group of men onboard an anchored ship. The story told is of his early life as a ferry boat captain. Although his job was to transport ivory downriver, Charlie develops an interest in investing an ivory procurement agent, Kurtz, who is employed by the government. Preceded by his reputation as a brilliant emissary of progress, Kurtz has now established himself as a god among the natives in “one of the darkest places on earth.” Marlow suspects something else of Kurtz: he has gone mad.A reflection on corruptive European colonialism and a journey into the nightmare psyche of one of the corrupted, Heart of Darkness is considered one of the most influential works ever written.

Heart of Darkness

"Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad is a gripping exploration of the human soul set against the mysterious backdrop of the African Congo. This novella takes readers on a haunting journey into the depths of human darkness, both in the heart of the African wilderness and within the hearts of its characters. The story follows Marlow, a sailor who embarks on a voyage up the Congo River in search of Kurtz, an enigmatic ivory trader. As Marlow travels deeper into the jungle, he encounters the brutal realities of colonialism, witnessing the cruelty inflicted upon the native population. Conrad's prose is rich and atmospheric, painting a vivid picture of the oppressive and surreal landscape. The narrative delves into themes of imperialism, the corrupting influence of power, and the blurred line between civilization and savagery."Heart of Darkness" is a profound and thought-provoking work that challenges readers to confront the darkness that can reside within us all. It's a literary journey that will leave you questioning the depths of human nature and the consequences of unchecked ambition. This classic novella is a must-read for those who appreciate literature that probes the human psyche and explores the moral complexities of our world. ABOUT THE AUTHORJoseph Conrad, a master of English literature, was born on December 3, 1857, in Berdichev, Ukraine, which was then part of the Russian Empire. His birth name was Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski. His early life was marked by tragedy when his parents, ardent Polish nationalists, were exiled to Russia. Conrad began his seafaring career at a young age, which provided him with the experiences that would later influence his writing. He became a British subject in 1886 and adopted the name Joseph Conrad. He sailed to various parts of the world, including Africa and Southeast Asia, as a merchant mariner. Conrad's literary career began later in life, and English was his third language after Polish and French. Despite this, he is renowned for his command of the English language. Some of his most famous works include "Heart of Darkness", "Lord Jim", and "Nostromo". These novels often explore themes of human nature, imperialism, and moral ambiguity. "Heart of Darkness" is particularly celebrated for its exploration of the dark heart of colonialism in Africa. It continues to be studied and adapted into various forms of media. Joseph Conrad passed away on August 3, 1924, in England. His writing legacy endures, with his novels regarded as classics of English literature, and his profound exploration of the human psyche and the consequences of imperialism continue to captivate readers worldwide.

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Le vapeur Nan-Shan a 3 ans ; la qualité de sa conception et de sa fabrication lui permettent de tenir exceptionnellement bien la mer. Un 25 décembre, venant du Siam, il parcourt du sud au nord le détroit de Taïwan, réputé pour ses nombreux typhons à cette saison. Il transporte en direction du port chinois de Fou-tcheou une cargaison de marchandises et des passagers. Les passagers sont 200 coolies chinois qui retournent au pays après avoir travaillé 7 ans au Siam. Chacun d'eux emporte avec lui un coffre en bois de camphrier contenant toutes ses possessions (vêtements de cérémonie, vaisselle de porcelaine, etc.) et toutes les économies qu'il a amassées, sous la forme de pièces de dollars d'argent.

Le capitaine MacWhirr sait qu'une forte tempête est devant lui, mais il refuse de faire un détour coûteux en temps et en charbon pour l'éviter. Source Wikipédia.
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Donito n.1 la sirene des caraibes

Joseph Conrads Meisterwerk; Englisch und Deutsch. Eine Erkundungsfahrt zu den dunkelsten Abgründen und äußersten Möglichkeiten der menschlichen Seele, in denen das absolut Böse Gestalt und Wirklichkeit gewinnt. [siehe auch Joerg K. Sommermeyer, Nachwort, S. 237 ff.]

Joseph Conrads Heart of Darkness / Herz der Finsternis

Written in 1915, The Shadow-Line is based upon events and experiences from twenty-seven years earlier to which Conrad returned obsessively in his fiction. A young sea captain's first command brings with it a succession of crises: his sea is becalmed, the crew laid low by fever, and his deranged first mate is convinced that the ship is haunted by the malignant spirit of a previous captain. This is indeed a work full of "sudden passions," in which Conrad is able to show how the full intensity of existence can be experienced by the man who, in the words of the older Captain Giles, is prepared to "stand up to his bad luck, to his mistakes, to his conscience." A subtle and penetrating analysis of the nature of manhood, The Shadow-Line investigates varieties of masculinity and desire in a subtext that counters the tale's seemingly conventional surface.

Au coeur des ténèbres

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