Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Joseph Conrad: A British novelist of Polish origin, renowned for his works set at sea and for his distinctive narrative style. His writing often explores themes of colonialism, morality, and human psychology under extreme conditions.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Joseph Conrad is considered one of the greatest novelists in the English language.
  • We are studying the narrative techniques of Joseph Conrad in our literature class.
  • Joseph Conrad's experiences as a sailor deeply influenced his writing.

Advanced Usage

• Conradian (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the themes, settings, or complex narrative style found in the works of Joseph Conrad.
  • The film had a Conradian atmosphere of moral ambiguity and isolation.

Variants and Related Words

• Conradian (adjective): Pertaining to Joseph Conrad or his literary style.

Synonyms

• Author of 'Heart of Darkness': A common reference identifying him by his most famous work.
• Master of sea stories: A descriptive term highlighting a central theme in his oeuvre.

Related Phrases

• "A Conrad novel": A phrase used to refer to any book written by Joseph Conrad, often implying a certain depth and narrative complexity.
  • Settling in with a Conrad novel promises a psychologically intense journey.

Related Idioms

• • "The horror! The horror!": While not an idiom of general speech, this famous line from Conrad's Heart of Darkness is often quoted to express profound despair or the recognition of profound evil.

Noun

1. English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)