Conrad and Impressionism

by John G. Peters

Book Overview

In this 2001 book, John Peters investigates the impact of Impressionism on Conrad and links this to his literary techniques as well as his philosophical and political views. Impressionism, Peters argues, enabled Conrad to encompass both surface and depth not only in visually perceived phenomena but also in his narratives and objects of consciousness, be they physical objects, human subjects, events or ideas. Though traditionally thought of as a sceptical...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521791731
• ISBN13: 9780521791731
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"