
A Personal Record
'A Personal Record' Summary
"A Personal Record" is a book written by Joseph Conrad, a Polish-British author and one of the greatest novelists in English literature. The book is a memoir, and it was first published in 1912. It details Conrad's life, including his experiences as a sailor, his travels, and his eventual decision to become a writer. The book also reflects on Conrad's views on literature and the art of storytelling. It is considered as an important source of information about Conrad's life and an insight into his artistic process.
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Joseph Conrad
Poland, England
Joseph Conrad (born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski, was a Polish-British writer regarded as one of the greatest novelists to write in the English language. Though he did not speak English flu...
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