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. Conrad and Impressionism investigates the sources and implications of Conrad's impressionism in order to argue for a consistent link among his literary technique, philosophical presuppositions and socio-political views.
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"Peters's exploration of Conrad's unique impressionism...has changed the way I consider some key passages in Conrad's work. Peters is also admirably clear and systematic, and he writes interestingly about a large number of Conrad's novels and stories. The coverage of this slim volume is impressive and, overall, Conrad and Impressionism is worth a look for those interested in Conrad's philosophy."
Richard Ruppel, Viterbo University, South Atlantic Review
"John Peters's book increases the range of recent studies exploring the impact of nineteenth- and twentieth-century philosophy on Conrad's writing."
Conradiana
"Peters writes lucidly and concisely. He presents the case systematically, and provides a wealth of illustrative examples from Conrad. A newcomer to the topic...would find this succinct book readably informative."
Studies in the Novel
"An erudite inquiry into vital aspects of Conrad's art, an ambitiously synthesized survey of aesthetics, philosophy and politics based on a profound knowledge of Conrad's work..."
Joseph Conrad Today
"Copious references to contemporary literary scholarship and an impressive bibliography constitute a guide to the trail here laid down. Traversing it is not for the philosophically challenged, but it leads to the heart of a major literary career."
Choice
"...a stimulating book...one might expect to hear gasps of surprise and wonder even from the most disciplined and wizened investigator."
English Literature in Transition 1880-1920
"An ambitious book...packed with intelligent ad hoc insights into Conrad's writing through a close examination of the techniques that characterize his narratives."
Modern Language Review
"Peters's book [...] marshals various perspectives on Conrad's work, philosophy, and sociopolitical outlook under the unifying rubric of literary impressionism. His arguments are hard to refute, and his evidence abundant."
Modern Fiction Studies
"An extremely valuable study to modernist and Conrad scholars with a philosophical orientation [...] A first-rate sutdy."
Journal of Modern Literature
"It would be valuable to graduate students interested in connections between literary and visual arts."
Holden
"Conrad and Impressionism is remarkable for its carefully composed logical structure and the precision of its arguments as well as for the well chosen definitions and examples which render the complex philosophical and ethical concerns of Conrad. John G. Peters has made a valuable contribution to Conrad studies, one upon which future scholars can build with assurance."
The Conradian
Richard Ruppel, Viterbo University, South Atlantic Review
"John Peters's book increases the range of recent studies exploring the impact of nineteenth- and twentieth-century philosophy on Conrad's writing."
Conradiana
"Peters writes lucidly and concisely. He presents the case systematically, and provides a wealth of illustrative examples from Conrad. A newcomer to the topic...would find this succinct book readably informative."
Studies in the Novel
"An erudite inquiry into vital aspects of Conrad's art, an ambitiously synthesized survey of aesthetics, philosophy and politics based on a profound knowledge of Conrad's work..."
Joseph Conrad Today
"Copious references to contemporary literary scholarship and an impressive bibliography constitute a guide to the trail here laid down. Traversing it is not for the philosophically challenged, but it leads to the heart of a major literary career."
Choice
"...a stimulating book...one might expect to hear gasps of surprise and wonder even from the most disciplined and wizened investigator."
English Literature in Transition 1880-1920
"An ambitious book...packed with intelligent ad hoc insights into Conrad's writing through a close examination of the techniques that characterize his narratives."
Modern Language Review
"Peters's book [...] marshals various perspectives on Conrad's work, philosophy, and sociopolitical outlook under the unifying rubric of literary impressionism. His arguments are hard to refute, and his evidence abundant."
Modern Fiction Studies
"An extremely valuable study to modernist and Conrad scholars with a philosophical orientation [...] A first-rate sutdy."
Journal of Modern Literature
"It would be valuable to graduate students interested in connections between literary and visual arts."
Holden
"Conrad and Impressionism is remarkable for its carefully composed logical structure and the precision of its arguments as well as for the well chosen definitions and examples which render the complex philosophical and ethical concerns of Conrad. John G. Peters has made a valuable contribution to Conrad studies, one upon which future scholars can build with assurance."
The Conradian
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In this 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. Conrad and Impressionism investigates the sources and implications of Conrad's impressionism in order to argue for a consistent link between his literary technique, philosophical presuppositions and socio-political views.
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"The fetish of today is neither royalty nor religion ... Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
achronological narration, impressionist epistemology, impressionist literature, civilized perception, literary impressionism, literary impressionists, ethical anarchy, epistemological experience, mechanical time, primitive perception, impressionist theory, indifferent universe, primitive eye, human communion, relative universe, impressionist techniques, radical dislocation, epistemological process, cyclical time, medial res, multiple narrators, other narrators Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Secret Agent, Lord Jim, The Shadow Line, Under Western Eyes, Greenwich Observatory, Chief Inspector Heat, Prince Roman, Gentleman Brown, Outer Station, The Secret Sharer, Central Station, Charles Gould, Cunninghame Graham, Ford Madox Ford, Sir Ethelred, The Informer, Almayer's Folly, Personal Record, San Tomé, Stephen Crane, Captain Anthony, Henry James, Inner Station, The Brute New!
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"The fetish of today is neither royalty nor religion ... Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
achronological narration, impressionist epistemology, impressionist literature, civilized perception, literary impressionism, literary impressionists, ethical anarchy, epistemological experience, mechanical time, primitive perception, impressionist theory, indifferent universe, primitive eye, human communion, relative universe, impressionist techniques, radical dislocation, epistemological process, cyclical time, medial res, multiple narrators, other narrators Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Secret Agent, Lord Jim, The Shadow Line, Under Western Eyes, Greenwich Observatory, Chief Inspector Heat, Prince Roman, Gentleman Brown, Outer Station, The Secret Sharer, Central Station, Charles Gould, Cunninghame Graham, Ford Madox Ford, Sir Ethelred, The Informer, Almayer's Folly, Personal Record, San Tomé, Stephen Crane, Captain Anthony, Henry James, Inner Station, The Brute New!
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- Heart Of Darkness by Joseph Conrad on 60 pages
- Heart of Darkness (Dover Thrift Editions) by Joseph Conrad on 60 pages
- Lord Jim (Everyman's Library) by Joseph Conrad on 43 pages
- Lord Jim (Oxford Bookworms) by Joseph Conrad on 42 pages
- The Secret Agent (Oxford World's Classics) by Joseph Conrad on 31 pages
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- Modernism, Media, and Propaganda: British Narrative from 1900 to 1945 by Mark Wollaeger in Back Matter
- The Cambridge Introduction to Joseph Conrad (Cambridge Introductions to Literature) by John G. Peters in Back Matter
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