Essays on Joseph Conrad in Memory..

The collection of essays titled "Essays on Joseph Conrad / Eseje o Josephie Conradzie," serves as a heartfelt tribute to the memory of Professor Zdzisław Najder (1930-2021). Compiled by notable scholars from the United States, Canada, and Europe who specialize in Conrad's works, this volume merges both English and Polish perspectives. It includes seventeen essays in English and twelve in Polish, some of which offer personal reflections on Professor Najder. Completing the collection are a comprehensive bibliography of Najder's contributions and an index of significant figures.The essays delve into Joseph Conrad's literary prowess, engaging with the timeless questions his works pose. They also underscore Conrad's profound connection to his European, especially Polish, cultural heritage—a subject that was a particular focus of Professor Najder's academic pursuits. He is fondly remembered as an indefatigable scholar and colleague—respected for his extensive research on Conrad's life and oeuvre, as well as for his robust editorial work and perceptive literary criticism. His legacy is also marked by his generosity, sensitivity, and supportive mentoring.Professor Najder's influence in the field is further illustrated by his longstanding role as the President of the Polish Joseph Conrad Society and as the founder of the Joseph Conrad Research Centre at the Jagiellonian University. This centre is notably responsible for publishing the "Yearbook of Conrad Studies" in Poland.