Conrad Bio

In 1857, Joseph Conrad was born Joseph Korzeniowski to his father, Apollo Korzeniowski and his mother, Eva Bobrowska. His father was a translator of French and English literature and he even wrote his own poetry, plays and stories which greatly influenced young Joseph. In 1861, Apollo and his family were exiled due to speculations of his involvement in revolutionary activities. While in exile, the family’s health diminished and in 1865 Eva died of tuberculosis. Four years later, Apollo fell to tuberculosis also. Joseph was left as an orphan up until he went to live with his uncle who quickly replaced his father.
Joseph desperately wa...