Name: El Negro del Narcissus (Bárbaros) (in Spanish)
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Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN: 9788495764409

portada El Negro del Narcissus (Bárbaros) (in Spanish)

El Negro del Narcissus (Bárbaros) (in Spanish)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Joseph Conrad

Publisher

Ediciones Barataria

Year

2006

Language

Spanish

Pages

226

Format

Paperback

ISBN

8495764407

ISBN13

9788495764409

Edited in

España

Edition No.

Synopsis "El Negro del Narcissus (Bárbaros) (in Spanish)"

El velero Narcissus inicia su regreso a casa, de Bombay hacia Inglaterra, y el gigante negro James Wait se incorpora, muy enfermo, a la tripulación. Caprichoso y tirano, Wait logra avasallar desde el lecho en el que agoniza al resto de los marinos, hechizados y solícitos ante aquella presencia ominosa y oscura. Entre ellos se cuenta el capitán, Allistoun, severo aunque justo; el viejo y sabio lobo de mar Singleton; el inútil y cizañero Donkin; un cocinero pío e iluminado, y los grandes personajes: el barco, al que todos adoran sin reservas, y el mar, la gran presencia que aísla a los marineros del Narcissus y trasforma la tripulación en una sociedad cerrada y sofocante. Conrad consigue envolver en un aura de enrarecido misterio esta amalgama humana en ebullición que va surcando un océano al acecho y pronto a desatar su furia para llevar a los hombres hasta los límites de su fuerza moral y física.

Joseph Conrad

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Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was a Polish-British writer known for his tales about the sea, colonialism, and the psychological struggles of individuals facing adversity. His work is characterized by the exploration of themes such as morality, despair, and the absurdity of human existence. Born in Ukraine, Conrad spent much of his life as a sailor before turning to writing, which significantly influenced his narrative style.

Among his most notable works are Heart of Darkness (1899), Lord Jim (1900), and Nostromo (1904). Although he did not receive major awards during his lifetime, his influence on 20th-century literature is undeniable, being considered a precursor of modern narrative.

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