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Set against the backdrop of St. Petersburg and Geneva, this novel delves into themes of revolution and personal identity, reflecting Joseph Conrad's complex relationship with his past and his father's legacy as a revolutionary. The narrative is seen as a counterpoint to Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment, highlighting Conrad's disdain for the author. During its creation, Conrad experienced a significant breakdown, even engaging with his characters in Polish, showcasing the intense emotional investment in this exploration of moral ambiguity and existential struggle.
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Under Western Eyes, Joseph Conrad
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Under Western Eyes
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Joseph Conrad
- Publisher
- Bibliotech Press
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 214
- ISBN13
- 9781618959539
- Series
- First published
- 1911
- Original title
- Under Western Eyes
- Rating
- 3.7 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of St. Petersburg and Geneva, this novel delves into themes of revolution and personal identity, reflecting Joseph Conrad's complex relationship with his past and his father's legacy as a revolutionary. The narrative is seen as a counterpoint to Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment, highlighting Conrad's disdain for the author. During its creation, Conrad experienced a significant breakdown, even engaging with his characters in Polish, showcasing the intense emotional investment in this exploration of moral ambiguity and existential struggle.