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A Personal Record is a "fragment of biography", an autobiographical work by Joseph Conrad, published in 1912. It is also a masterpiece of atmospheric writing and the main contemporary source to detail his early life. Conrad, Polish by birth, who goes on to become one of the greatest novelists of the English language, describes his childhood and adolescence, discusses his forebears, one of whom fought on the side of Napoleon and ate a Lithuanian dog, the exile of his parents, the death of his mother and his relationship with his Uncle Tadeusz.

Conrad began dictating the series of loose autobiographical sketches that would become 'A Personal Record' in 1911, when he was half way through writing 'Under Western Eyes'. His avowed aim was to give his readers a sense of 'the man behind the work', and he certainly succeeded in creating a vivid impression of the kind of Joseph Conrad he would have liked to have been seen as: a man capable of wry humour and self-deprecation, but a sober, serious man too, prepared to face life as he found it.

In 1911, Conrad embarked on a journey of self-discovery through a series of loose autobiographical sketches that would evolve into A Personal Record. Written while he was in the midst of crafting Under Western Eyes, Conrads intent was clear to unveil the man behind the work. He masterfully paints a portrait of himself as a figure of wry humor and self-reflection, yet one who remains serious and grounded in the realities of life. While some anecdotes may seem trivial—like a generals daughter interrupting his writing or overseeing the unloading of a pony in Borneo—Conrads skill lies ...

Why write your own story? It's a scary thought: What if you died before you told your life's story, and your busybody sister-in-law decided to write it for you? Yes, she's diligent, but she never really liked you, and she surely doesn't know you as well as you know yourself. No one can tell your life's story as clearly or as accurately as you can! Now's the time, before it's too late.

For The Record, hosted by Annabelle, Emma and Lila gives you a glimpse into their lives as first year college students at Ohio University, as well as discussing a variety of topics from fashion to embarrassing moments. Whether you're going for a walk, getting ready, or doing your weekly Sunday reset, For The Record has an episode for everyone. New episodes drop every Wednesday and we can't wait to see you there!

Proudly On Record is a storytelling podcast documenting LGBTQ+ stories told in our own words and on our own terms. Hosted by Elise and Kari, we sit with LGBTQ+ folks (and the occasional ally who earned their spot) across generations to talk about identity, healing, joy, survival, faith, love, and the lives we’re building now.Our conversations explore the long-term effects of religious trauma, journeys of deconstruction, and finding yourself again. We also center celebrations of chosen family, finding acceptance, and the growth that comes from living life as your true authentic self.Proudly ...

Welcome to Hold to Record. Each week your hosts, O and A, dive into the captivating world of voice notes - the unfiltered stories, candid thoughts, and intimate reflections they'd normally send to their closest friends. Initiated by a weekly voice note, they cover diverse topics - sparking unpredictable conversations, spontaneous insights, and lots of laughs. Get comfy and ready to send your bestie a voice note about what you just heard on Hold to Record!

Welcome to Off the Record, a podcast for creatives, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and anyone eager to explore their creativity. We share our experiences as young creative studio owners, offering a behind-the-scenes look at our production work, gear reviews, and the everyday challenges of our jobs.Join us for some fun casual conversations about this world of production as well as interviews with directors, editors, content creators, musicians, and graphic designers. Whether you’re navigating your creative career or simply have a love for creative work, Off the Record is the podcast for you. ...

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El podcast de la Asociación de la Prensa de Cádiz. Periodistas en primera persona para hablar de periodismo y comunicación. Presentado por Andrés G. Latorre

During a global pandemic two boys from western Sydney who now call Newcastle home decided to start a podcast talking to guests from all walks of life. Along the way trying to solve all the worlds issues one beer at a time.