Locating Conrad's work in the context of the writer's life and cultural milieu, Professor Watts's study examines the main phase in Conrad's literary development. Drawing out the distinctive thematic preoccupations and technical devices in Conrad's writing, Watts explores Conrad's...
A sketch of Conrad's varied cultural background (emphasising the Polish aspect) provides a biographical outline for this study, which then concentrates on the progress of Conrad's literary career, paying particular attention to his economic circumstances and the milieu of publishing...