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dec 03 Learn More Joseph Conrad Born


Novelist Joseph Conrad was born on this day in 1857. The Heart of Darkness author never read his reviews. Instead, he measured them. Literally. With a ruler. Conrad figured the longer the review, the better. English students take note: Shmoop does not advocate this strategy.

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