VTU Review: Studies in the Humanities and Social Sciences
This article discusses Conrad’s Anglophone linguistic identity to show how writing became his “pr... more This article discusses Conrad’s Anglophone linguistic identity to show how writing became his “promised land” and fictional homeplace. This fictional retreat reflects his childhood experience, (connected with his Polish background), hopes, and fears, but it is likewise refracted through episodes of his later life. Conrad’s own articulation of his complex relation to English, England, and his own nationality, reveals his outlook on literature and language: “When speaking, writing or thinking in English the word Home always means for me the hospitable shores of Great Britain” (Collected Letters 1:12) and “Both at sea and on land, my point of view is English, from which the conclusion should not be drawn that I have become an Englishman. That is not the case. Homo duplex has in my case more than one meaning” (Najder, Conrad’s Polish Background 240).
Joseph Conrad, Tadeusz Bobrowski, family letters, family relations, Polish heritage, emigration, ... more Joseph Conrad, Tadeusz Bobrowski, family letters, family relations, Polish heritage, emigration, sea travels
Tracing Conrad's Duelists. Review of: John H. Stape and John G. Peters. Conrad's "Th... more Tracing Conrad's Duelists. Review of: John H. Stape and John G. Peters. Conrad's "The Duel": Sources /Text, Leiden, Boston: Brill, Rodopi, 2015, 180 pp.
Joseph Conrad. Within the Tides (The Cambridge Edition of the Works of Joseph Conrad). Edited by ... more Joseph Conrad. Within the Tides (The Cambridge Edition of the Works of Joseph Conrad). Edited by Alexandre Fachard with an introduction by Laurence Davies and notes by Andrew Purssell and Alexandre Fachard
This article discusses the attitude of Polish Conrad scholars towards Conrad and his works from t... more This article discusses the attitude of Polish Conrad scholars towards Conrad and his works from the very beginning of his literary career to the present day, discussing the way they have perceived Conrad's national identity and his cultural belonging. Although I aim to present a review of Polish criticism over the years, I pay particular attention to modern criticism, i.e. that of the pe- riod since the end of the Second World War, which includes the years of de facto communist rule (1945-1989). I try to determine whether Conrad is still "one of us", whether he can be perceived as a moralist in the twenty-fi rst century and whether there is a need for such a moralist in present-day Poland.
The article aims at discussing the interdependence of the marine and the land spaces in Conrad's ... more The article aims at discussing the interdependence of the marine and the land spaces in Conrad's works. Although they serve the same purpose-they constitute the background, and set the scene for Conrad's tales, the marine space works quite frequently as a catalyst for human actions. The Youth: A Narrative and Two Other Stories volume is analysed in order to present the image of land and sea as created by the writer. Moreover, the voyage, the element joining the tales, will be considered from the perspective suggested by Juliet McLauchlan in her inspiring article Conrad's 'Three Ages of Man': The 'Youth' Volume.
... Jim remembers that he was given a second chance. He acts like a man of honour: he must be mer... more ... Jim remembers that he was given a second chance. He acts like a man of honour: he must be merciful towards his enemies, especially when they plead for mercy. ... 365–366. 80 Tonny Tanner. “Nightmare and Complacency: Razumov and the Western Eye”. ...
On the example of Apocalypse Now by F. F. Coppola, Heart of Darkness by N. Roeg, The Duellists by... more On the example of Apocalypse Now by F. F. Coppola, Heart of Darkness by N. Roeg, The Duellists by R. Scott, The Shadow Line by A. Wajda, and Secret Sharer by P. Fudakowski, I would like to show that Joseph Conrad’s prose is a cinematic trap for film directors. This being so, I attempt to answer the question as to why it is so difficult to make a film of something that is so cinematic, when it is being read, and why film adaptations that closely follow Conrad’s narratives are less Conradian than films which are “merely” inspired by Conrad’s works.
The article is an attempt to describe the poet’s vision of human destiny, history and transcenden... more The article is an attempt to describe the poet’s vision of human destiny, history and transcendence. Analysing poems from two poetry volumes I endeavour to present Busza’s philosophy. The poet notes and appreciates science and scientifi c achievements as well as civilisational development, although he realises that they may be dangerous for human spirituality and potentially lead to catastrophe.
The article presents a portrait of Joseph Conrad-Korzeniowski, an English writer with a Polish so... more The article presents a portrait of Joseph Conrad-Korzeniowski, an English writer with a Polish soul. Conrad-the last Polish Romantic-did not only manage to introduce Polish dreams and longings into English (and Western) literature, but also transformed the Polish experience into a universal one. Writing about exotic, faraway places, he disseminated myths concerning Polish national identity, chivalric tradition and the Polish Eastern Borderland atmosphere and ethos. Conrad, a very demanding writer, never presents ready-made answers, nor does he offer simple solutions to the problems of his protagonists. Moreover, everybody can understand Conrad in their own personal way, for he is perceived as "one of us," no matter who "we" are.
VTU Review: Studies in the Humanities and Social Sciences
This article discusses Conrad’s Anglophone linguistic identity to show how writing became his “pr... more This article discusses Conrad’s Anglophone linguistic identity to show how writing became his “promised land” and fictional homeplace. This fictional retreat reflects his childhood experience, (connected with his Polish background), hopes, and fears, but it is likewise refracted through episodes of his later life. Conrad’s own articulation of his complex relation to English, England, and his own nationality, reveals his outlook on literature and language: “When speaking, writing or thinking in English the word Home always means for me the hospitable shores of Great Britain” (Collected Letters 1:12) and “Both at sea and on land, my point of view is English, from which the conclusion should not be drawn that I have become an Englishman. That is not the case. Homo duplex has in my case more than one meaning” (Najder, Conrad’s Polish Background 240).
Joseph Conrad, Tadeusz Bobrowski, family letters, family relations, Polish heritage, emigration, ... more Joseph Conrad, Tadeusz Bobrowski, family letters, family relations, Polish heritage, emigration, sea travels
Tracing Conrad's Duelists. Review of: John H. Stape and John G. Peters. Conrad's "Th... more Tracing Conrad's Duelists. Review of: John H. Stape and John G. Peters. Conrad's "The Duel": Sources /Text, Leiden, Boston: Brill, Rodopi, 2015, 180 pp.
Joseph Conrad. Within the Tides (The Cambridge Edition of the Works of Joseph Conrad). Edited by ... more Joseph Conrad. Within the Tides (The Cambridge Edition of the Works of Joseph Conrad). Edited by Alexandre Fachard with an introduction by Laurence Davies and notes by Andrew Purssell and Alexandre Fachard
This article discusses the attitude of Polish Conrad scholars towards Conrad and his works from t... more This article discusses the attitude of Polish Conrad scholars towards Conrad and his works from the very beginning of his literary career to the present day, discussing the way they have perceived Conrad's national identity and his cultural belonging. Although I aim to present a review of Polish criticism over the years, I pay particular attention to modern criticism, i.e. that of the pe- riod since the end of the Second World War, which includes the years of de facto communist rule (1945-1989). I try to determine whether Conrad is still "one of us", whether he can be perceived as a moralist in the twenty-fi rst century and whether there is a need for such a moralist in present-day Poland.
The article aims at discussing the interdependence of the marine and the land spaces in Conrad's ... more The article aims at discussing the interdependence of the marine and the land spaces in Conrad's works. Although they serve the same purpose-they constitute the background, and set the scene for Conrad's tales, the marine space works quite frequently as a catalyst for human actions. The Youth: A Narrative and Two Other Stories volume is analysed in order to present the image of land and sea as created by the writer. Moreover, the voyage, the element joining the tales, will be considered from the perspective suggested by Juliet McLauchlan in her inspiring article Conrad's 'Three Ages of Man': The 'Youth' Volume.
... Jim remembers that he was given a second chance. He acts like a man of honour: he must be mer... more ... Jim remembers that he was given a second chance. He acts like a man of honour: he must be merciful towards his enemies, especially when they plead for mercy. ... 365–366. 80 Tonny Tanner. “Nightmare and Complacency: Razumov and the Western Eye”. ...
On the example of Apocalypse Now by F. F. Coppola, Heart of Darkness by N. Roeg, The Duellists by... more On the example of Apocalypse Now by F. F. Coppola, Heart of Darkness by N. Roeg, The Duellists by R. Scott, The Shadow Line by A. Wajda, and Secret Sharer by P. Fudakowski, I would like to show that Joseph Conrad’s prose is a cinematic trap for film directors. This being so, I attempt to answer the question as to why it is so difficult to make a film of something that is so cinematic, when it is being read, and why film adaptations that closely follow Conrad’s narratives are less Conradian than films which are “merely” inspired by Conrad’s works.
The article is an attempt to describe the poet’s vision of human destiny, history and transcenden... more The article is an attempt to describe the poet’s vision of human destiny, history and transcendence. Analysing poems from two poetry volumes I endeavour to present Busza’s philosophy. The poet notes and appreciates science and scientifi c achievements as well as civilisational development, although he realises that they may be dangerous for human spirituality and potentially lead to catastrophe.
The article presents a portrait of Joseph Conrad-Korzeniowski, an English writer with a Polish so... more The article presents a portrait of Joseph Conrad-Korzeniowski, an English writer with a Polish soul. Conrad-the last Polish Romantic-did not only manage to introduce Polish dreams and longings into English (and Western) literature, but also transformed the Polish experience into a universal one. Writing about exotic, faraway places, he disseminated myths concerning Polish national identity, chivalric tradition and the Polish Eastern Borderland atmosphere and ethos. Conrad, a very demanding writer, never presents ready-made answers, nor does he offer simple solutions to the problems of his protagonists. Moreover, everybody can understand Conrad in their own personal way, for he is perceived as "one of us," no matter who "we" are.
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