JOSEPH CONRAD: The Centennial Appraisal

Book Details:

• ISBN: 9788131614174

• Authors: John G. Peters | Chandrakant Langare (Eds)

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Edition: First Edition

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 310

• Release Date: 20-03-2025

• Languages: English

About the Book
The Joseph Conrad Centennial Book Project is a comprehensive study of Joseph Conrad’s works, revisiting contemporary issues and changing perceptions in light of his hundredth death anniversary. This collection of essays by distinguished scholars and experts explores various themes in Conrad’s literary legacy, examining his relevance in modern scholarship. The book presents fresh critical and theoretical perspectives on Conrad’s works, covering a broad range of topics—from post-colonial critique to modern narrative techniques.

Written in an accessible style, the book aims to reintroduce Conrad to today’s readers, showing how his complex and diverse works continue to resonate with contemporary global issues. The essays explore Conrad’s reflections on imperialism, colonialism, war, and identity, offering an in-depth look at the literary significance of his works. This volume is essential for students and scholars of Conrad, offering insights that push the boundaries of current Conradian studies.

Contents

• Foreword by Robert Hampson

• Introduction by Jeremy Hawthorn: Still Going Strong: Conrad’s Fiction a Hundred Years On

• Essays on:

  • Conrad and Africa (Robert Hampson)

  • The Methodology of Studying Joseph Conrad Globally in the Twenty-First Century (Wieslaw Krajka)

  • Tragic Adventures in the Age of Empire: New and Old Laws in Lord Jim (Richard Ambrosini)

  • Revolution and Return in The Rover (Ellen Burton Harrington)

  • War and Peace in The Rover (Christie Gramm)

  • And much more…

About the Authors
John G. Peters is a University Distinguished Professor at the University of North Texas, USA. He is a past President of the Joseph Conrad Society of America and the General Editor of Conradiana. His works include Joseph Conrad’s Critical Reception (Cambridge 2013) and The Cambridge Introduction to Joseph Conrad (2006).

Chandrakant Langare is an Associate Professor of English at Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India. His research interests include Joseph Conrad’s novels, film studies, and Dalit studies. He has presented papers at international conferences and coedited two books on Mahatma Gandhi. He is a visiting scholar at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre at James Madison University, USA.