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Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- Lord Jim. New York: The Modern Library, 1931
- ink on paper
8vo, red cloth, extensively annotated throughout by the eminent literary critic Robert Penn Warren, in pencil and pink ink, with comments on Conrad's method, style, and achievement ("First fully developed impressionistic novel"), as well as close readings of individual passages, containing annotations or underlinings to the great majority of pages, also with about 50 slips of paper loosely inserted to mark pages and often with additional notes by Warren
"...Begun as a short story & as 'event' remains a short story. The 'body' is the method - ie. the 'views' & interpretations - the psychological, moral & 'negative' perspective. And this 'chinese box' method reflects the general method of work - evasion, discontinuity etc...."
Robert Penn Warren (1905-1989) was one of the most influential American literary critics of the last century. He was a proponent of the "New Criticism" and member of the Southern Agrarians, as well as being a poet and novelist. His most significant work on Conrad was an essay on Nostromo entitled 'The Great Mirage'.
"...Begun as a short story & as 'event' remains a short story. The 'body' is the method - ie. the 'views' & interpretations - the psychological, moral & 'negative' perspective. And this 'chinese box' method reflects the general method of work - evasion, discontinuity etc...."
Robert Penn Warren (1905-1989) was one of the most influential American literary critics of the last century. He was a proponent of the "New Criticism" and member of the Southern Agrarians, as well as being a poet and novelist. His most significant work on Conrad was an essay on Nostromo entitled 'The Great Mirage'.
Condition
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."