Under Western Eyes

Joseph Conrad

Editorial: DigiCat

Sinopsis

In "Under Western Eyes," Joseph Conrad offers a profound exploration of the complexities of identity and morality during the turbulent political landscape of early 20th-century Europe. Set against the backdrop of Tsarist Russia, the narrative unfolds through the perspective of multiple characters, notably the conflicted protagonist, Razumov. Conrad's masterful prose embodies a psychological depth that reflects modernist literature's preoccupation with inner consciousness, employing a fragmented narrative style that evokes the ambiguity and duality of truth and perception. The themes of betrayal, revolution, and the struggle for autonomy resonate throughout this seminal work, inviting readers to probe the moral ambiguities inherent in human action and political ideology. Joseph Conrad, born in Poland and later naturalized as a British citizen, draws heavily on his own experiences of cultural upheaval and exile. His intimate understanding of displacement and existential struggle informs the psychological depth of his characters, making them both relatable and complex. Conrad's firsthand encounters with imperialism and his philosophical inquiries into human nature significantly shaped his worldview, and these influences permeate "Under Western Eyes." The novel reflects his concerns regarding the moral implications of political systems and the individual's role within them. This enduring work is essential for readers interested in the interplay of personal and political turmoil. Its rich narrative and profound thematic exploration make it a compelling study for anyone curious about the nature of self and society. Whether you are a scholar of modernist literature or a casual reader, Conrad's insights into the human condition and critical societal commentary will resonate deeply, rendering this novel a timeless classic.

Disponible desde: 15/09/2022.

Longitud de impresión: 277 páginas.

Otros libros que te pueden interesar

The War of the Worlds

H. G. Wells

Shooting stars tear across the night sky and from the planet of war they’ve come to conquer Earth. 
When a cylinder is discovered on Horsell Common, inquisitive locals are fascinated and excited. They approach with caution and a white flag only to be struck down by alien creatures with heat-rays that destroy everything in their path. It soon becomes very clear that the only options are to flee…or die. 
As the creatures march towards the capital, can the forces of Earth survive the onslaught?

Ver libro

This Side of Paradise

F. Scott Fitzgerald

This Side of Paradise is a 1920 debut novel by American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. It examines the lives and morality of carefree American youth at the dawn of the Jazz Age. Its protagonist, Amory Blaine, is a handsome middle-class student at Princeton University who dabbles in literature and engages in a series of unfulfilling romances with young women. The novel explores themes of love warped by greed and social ambition. Fitzgerald, who took inspiration for the title from a line in Rupert Brooke's poem Tiare Tahiti, spent years revising the novel before Charles Scribner's Sons accepted it for publication.

Ver libro

David Copperfield - The Lost...

Charles Dickens

First published in 1850, David Copperfield begins with avid the tragedy of David's brother dying when David is just a boy. After this episode, he is sent by his step-father to work in London for a wine merchant. When conditions worsen he decides to run away and embarks on a journey by foot from London to Dover. On his arrival, he finds his eccentric aunt, Betsey Trotwood who becomes his new guardian. Being witness to the formation of David's character is quite fascinating. David begins as a strong child whose only aspiration is a better life. On the way to his adulthood, David sees how people enter and leave his life. Romanticism takes its place in David’s life as he gets married to Dora Spenlow who is not long for this world. Will David ever find stability and happiness? And what of his wife? Dickens proves to be a master in creating an autobiographical work that is a captivating page-turner. 
 
Charles John Huffam Dickens FRSA was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.

Ver libro

The Haunted House

Charles Dickens

"I have not the least belief in ghosts... and yet, I was not comfortable."

Determined to debunk the rumors of a spirit-plagued manor in the English countryside, the pragmatic John Herschel rents a "haunted" house for the Christmas season. He invites a diverse group of friends to inhabit the various rooms, each tasked with observing any supernatural activity. But instead of clanking chains and white sheets, the guests find themselves confronted by the shadows of their own memories and the peculiar "ghosts" of their past lives.

A Masterclass in Collaborative Mystery: Originally published as part of the Christmas edition of All the Year Round, Dickens's framing story is a brilliant subversion of the genre. While it features the classic elements of a spooky setting—strange noises, local superstitions, and eerie corridors—it transitions into a series of poignant psychological portraits. It asks the question: Are the things that haunt us truly outside, or are they the unvoiced regrets we carry from room to room?

Humor Meets the Macabre: Dickens brings his unparalleled wit and characterization to the narrative, particularly through the interactions of the skeptical John, his sister Patty, and the various "Bachelors" who take up the challenge. The Haunted House is a cozy yet unsettling read, perfect for those who love the Gothic atmosphere of the 19th century but appreciate a narrative that values human insight over simple jump-scares.

Unmask the spirits of the season. Purchase "The Haunted House" today and discover what truly lurks in the shadows.

Ver libro

Canon Alberic's Scrap Book -...

M R James

Montague Rhodes James is cited as perhaps the greatest English writer of ghost stories, an opinion few would disagree with.
James was born on 1st August 1862 at Goodnestone Parsonage in Kent, where his father was Curate but at age 3 the family went to live at Livermere, near Bury St Edmunds in East Anglia.
From early childhood he had a passion for mediaeval books and antiques. He was educated initially as a boarder at Temple Grove School in East Sheen, west London, before gaining a scholarship to Eton and thence Cambridge where he gained a double first, becoming a distinguished linguist and mediaevalist.
Before the Great War vacations were usually spent touring Europe absorbing cultures and references for his later writing.
A man of enormous knowledge it was said he timed his breakfast egg whilst he completed the Times crossword.
Many of his elegant yet terrifying tales were created by discarding the prevailing gothic cliches and placing his characters and narrative in a realistic setting. Thereby the stories gained atmosphere and menace on a grand scale and he was famed as the originator of the antiquarian ghost story.
Although story-telling and writing these 30 or so tales was a hobby, when published their effect transformed the genre and still chill the bones in our more modern times.
James was also a medievalist scholar and translator whose work remains highly respected. He was also Provost of Eton College between 1918 and 1936.
M R James died on 12th June 1936 at Eton in Buckinghamshire. He was 73.

Ver libro

The Power-House

John Buchan

In the days before the First World War, the measured routine of barrister and accidental Member of Parliament Edward Leithen is disrupted when Charles Pitt-Heron, an Oxford contemporary and now the husband of Leithen’s old flame, abruptly goes missing. As he investigates the mystery, Leithen is soon pitted against the murderous forces of “the Power-House,” an international network of anarchists, and its chilling leader.

Ver libro