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

by Ted Billy

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"