Literature Network » Joseph Conrad

J. H. Stape, ed. The Cambridge Companion to Joseph Conrad.(Book Review)

Content courtesy of

From: Conradiana
Date: 20030922
Author:Ross, Stephen

J. H. Stape, ed. The Cambridge Companion to Joseph Conrad. New York and Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 1996.

Ideally, a reader's companion to the work of an author ought to be able to do several things. First, it should be wide-ranging, well and accessibly written, and informative about both the author's works and their critical reception. It should also provide models of excellent criticism and speak to the expert in the author's work as well as to the neophyte. Finally, it should not simply introduce the author's work, but also situate it in a variety of contexts (historical, ...

Read the rest of this article with a Free Trial at HighBeam Research.

Other Articles on Joseph Conrad

About Our Articles: We've partnered with Highbeam Research to provide these article excerpts for your research needs. However, due to copyright laws, we cannot publish the whole article. To view these articles in full length you'll need to use the link above to access the free trial at Highbeam.