A Wilderness of Words: Closure & Disclosure in Conrad's Short Fiction

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Beginning with a detailed discussion of Conrad's ambivalence toward the function of language and the meaning of fiction, Ted Billy explores the problematical sense of an ending in Conrad's tales and novellas. A Wilderness of Words is unique in its exclusive focus on Conrad's shorter narratives, ranging from the undisputed masterpieces (e.g., Heart of Darkness, The Shadow Line, "The Secret Sharer") to less familiar works such as "The Informer," "Karain,"...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0896723895

ISBN13:9780896723894

Release Date:November 1997

Publisher:Texas Tech University Press

Length:282 Pages

Weight:1.35 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"

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