Joseph ConradPresentation by Ali Lowry

Younger Years of LifeJoseph Conrad, given name Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski, was born December 3, 1857. Mr. Conrad was born in Berdyczow, Poland, within a Ukraine providence.

Conrad had a rough life in hs younger years, at age three his dad was imprisoned, at age eight Joseph lost his mom and at age twelve his father died. With both of Conrad's parents passed due to tuberculosis, this young boy became an orphan (Knowles para 1-6).

Influences

Conrad's father exposed his son to various forms of literature in different languages, because he was a language translator.

Joseph was influenced by his maternal uncle, whom believed in the ideas of conservatism (Knowles para 6-7).

Beliefs and Accomplishments

Conrad's uncles states "[Joseph] always disliked the Christian religion, its doctrines, ceremonies, and festivals", this went against his families beliefs (Knowles para 6-7).

Joseph Conrad's novel Heart of Darkness was nominated for SBSA award (Heart of Darkness para 1).

Heart of Darkness was widely read and the inspiration of multiple films and plays.

DeathMr. Joseph Conrad died 3 August, 1924 of a heart attack, after his death, his collaborative novel The Nature of Crime was published (Allingham para 28).

Conrad passed in Canterbury, Kent, England (Allingham para 28).

"The belief in a supernatural source

of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite

capable of every wickedness."

-Joseph Conrad

"Gossip is what no one claims to like,

but everybody enjoys."

-Joseph Conrad

"The conquest of the earth, which mostly means the taking it

away from those who have a different complexion or

slightly flatter noses than ourselves, is not a pretty thing when you look into it too

much."-Joseph Conrad

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"Heart of Darkness Nominated for SBSA Award." Opera Projects 2. Web. 17 Feb. 2013.

Knowles, Owen. "Conrad’s Life." The Cambridge Companion to Joseph Conrad. Web. 17 Feb. 2013.