The Three Lives of Joseph Conrad

by Olivia E. Coolidge

230 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1972

About the author

Olivia Coolidge was born in London, England, in 1908. She received her education at Somerville College, Oxford University, where her main subjects included Latin, Greek, and philosophy. These studies helped her earn her place in the pantheon of children's literature through her mythological re-tellings demonstrating careful research and the adroit capacity to bring the past to life.

Reviews

[Cooper Renner · Rating 3 out of 5]

Written for the children’s and young adult audience, a solid introduction to Conrad’s life though I skipped much of the critical summation of his writings