Joseph Conrad: A Personal Remembrance by Ford Madox Ford is a beautifully written account of the friendship between two literary giants. Ford offers readers a glimpse into Conrad's life and work, sharing personal anecdotes and insights that shed light on the man behind the iconic novels.
Through Ford's vivid storytelling and intimate portrayal of Conrad, readers are able to better understand the motivations and influences that shaped the renowned author's writing. Ford's admiration and respect for Conrad are palpable throughout the book, making it a heartfelt tribute to a dear friend.
One of the most captivating aspects of the book is Ford's ability to capture Conrad's complex personality and inner struggles. He delves deep into Conrad's thoughts and feelings, providing a nuanced and multi-dimensional portrait of the man behind the literature.
Overall, Joseph Conrad: A Personal Remembrance is a must-read for fans of Conrad's work and those interested in the lives of literary greats. Ford's eloquent prose and deep admiration for his friend make this book a touching and insightful read that will leave a lasting impression on readers.
Book Description:
Joseph Conrad was a Polish-British writer regarded as one of the greatest novelists to write in the English language. Though he did not speak English fluently until his twenties, he was a master prose stylist who brought a non-English sensibility into English literature. Conrad wrote stories and novels, many with a nautical setting, that depict trials of the human spirit in the midst of what he saw as an impassive, inscrutable universe. Conrad collaborated in some works with Ford Madox Ford. Ford was an English novelist, poet, critic and editor whose journals The English Review and The Transatlantic Review were instrumental in the development of early 20th-century English literature. Ford in this memoir quotes extensively from Conrad's works and in the audible version it is sometimes difficult to determine where the quotes begin and end.- Summary by David Wales