Common questions about Joseph Conrad

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Joseph Conrad born and where was he born?

Joseph Conrad was born on the 3rd of December 1857 in Berdychiv, a town in the Russian Empire that had once belonged to the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland.

What was the real name of the author known as Joseph Conrad?

The real name of the author known as Joseph Conrad was Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski.

When did Joseph Conrad die and where was he buried?

Joseph Conrad died on the 3rd of August 1924 at his house Oswalds in Bishopsbourne, Kent, England, and was interred at Canterbury Cemetery under a misspelled version of his original Polish name.

Which novel by Joseph Conrad was inspired by his experiences in the Congo Free State?

Joseph Conrad wrote the novella Heart of Darkness in 1899, which was inspired by his own experiences in the Congo Free State.

Who was the wife of Joseph Conrad and when did they get married?

Joseph Conrad married an Englishwoman named Jessie George on the 24th of March 1896, and the couple had two sons named Borys and John.