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- ISBN 9781350440883
- Weight: 440g
- Dimensions: 154 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 30 Apr 2026
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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In 2024 the literary community commemorates the 100th anniversary of the death of Joseph Conrad. This volume of collected essays takes the opportunity to reflect on Conrad’s enduring influence on literature and culture in the 21st century.
Offering reflections on Conrad’s legacy by leading critics and scholars in the field of Conrad studies as well as by significant figures in the arts and cultural sector, it represents a unique contribution to Conrad studies and provides an overview of how the author continues to inspire and shape contemporary literature and culture in the 21st century.
Covering a broad range of topics, from discussions of how Conrad has inspired contemporary films and operas through to the pertinence of his works to current conflicts and key contemporary issues, Joseph Conrad’s Cultural Legacy offers unique, original insights into the enduring relevance of one of the leading literary figures of the 20th century.
Linda Dryden is Emeritus Professor of Literature at Edinburgh Napier University, UK.
Robert Hampson is Professor of Modern Literature at Royal Holloway University of London, UK.
