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Joseph Conrad
(1857-1924)
Who Was Joseph Conrad?
Regarded as one of the best novelists, Joseph Conrad wrote short stories and novels like Lord Jim, Heart of Darkness and The Secret Agent, which combined his experiences in remote places with an interest in moral conflict and the dark side of human nature.
Early Life and Background
Joseph Conrad was born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski on December 3, 1857, in Berdichev (now Berdychiv), Ukraine. His parents, Apollo and Evelina Korzeniowski, were members of the Polish noble class.
They were also Polish patriots who conspired against oppressive Russian rule; as a consequence, they were arrested and sent to live in the Russian province of Vologda with their 4-year-old son.
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When Conrad's parents died several years later, he was raised by an uncle in Poland.
Conrad's education was erratic. He was first tutored by his literary father, then attended school in Krakow and received further private schooling.
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