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Conrad, Joseph
     
Conrad, Joseph
(1857-1924) a British writer, born in Poland, who is one of the greatest writers of the early 20th century. His novels are often about the sea and about colonialism and the moral problems it involves. His best-known novels include Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, Nostromo, and The Secret Agent.
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