Conrad to a Friend (Paperback)

Richard Curle

ISBN 10: 1025571681 / ISBN 13: 9781025571683

Published by Tradd Street Press, 2026

About this Item

Paperback. "Conrad to a Friend" presents a deeply personal and revealing collection of letters written by the renowned novelist Joseph Conrad to his close friend and confidant, Richard Curle. Spanning the final decade of Conrad's life, these 150 letters provide an intimate glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest masters of English prose. Through this correspondence, readers gain insight into Conrad's daily life, his struggles with health and writing, and his candid thoughts on his own literary works and the contemporary literary landscape of the early 20th century.Curle's careful preservation and introduction to these letters highlight the profound friendship and professional respect shared between the two men. The collection serves as a vital resource for scholars and admirers of Joseph Conrad, offering a humanizing portrait of a writer often seen as reclusive or enigmatic. "Conrad to a Friend" is not only a historical record of a significant literary relationship but also a testament to the enduring power of friendship and the complexities of the creative process. This volume remains an essential piece of literary history for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the man behind such classics as "Heart of Darkness" and "Lord Jim."This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Conrad to a Friend (Paperback)
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025571681
• ISBN 13: 9781025571683
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

"Conrad to a Friend" presents a deeply personal and revealing collection of letters written by the renowned novelist Joseph Conrad to his close friend and confidant, Richard Curle. Spanning the final decade of Conrad's life, these 150 letters provide an intimate glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest masters of English prose. Through this correspondence, readers gain insight into Conrad's daily life, his struggles with health and writing, and his candid thoughts on his own literary works and the contemporary literary landscape of the early 20th century.

Curle's careful preservation and introduction to these letters highlight the profound friendship and professional respect shared between the two men. The collection serves as a vital resource for scholars and admirers of Joseph Conrad, offering a humanizing portrait of a writer often seen as reclusive or enigmatic. "Conrad to a Friend" is not only a historical record of a significant literary relationship but also a testament to the enduring power of friendship and the complexities of the creative process. This volume remains an essential piece of literary history for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the man behind such classics as "Heart of Darkness" and "Lord Jim."

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.