The Conradian
The journal of the Joseph Conrad Society (UK)
Published twice yearly, with issue in the spring and autumn, The Conradian: The Journal of the Joseph Conrad Society (UK) is a refereed journal of scholarship devoted to the life and writings of Joseph Conrad. It is the recognized journal of record in the field of Conrad studies. Recent issues have included work on all aspects of Conrad.
General Editors
Robert Hampson, (Royal Holloway, University of London); Allan H. Simmons, (St Mary’s University, Twickenham).
Contributing Editor
Richard Niland, (Imperial College, London).
Advisory Editors
Agnieszka Adamowicz-Pośpiech (University of Silesia); Katherine Baxter (University of Northumbria); Mary Burgoyne; Hugh Epstein; Alexandre Fachard (University of Geneva); Owen Knowles, (University of Hull); Yael Levin (Hebrew University of Jerusalem); Gene M. Moore, (Universiteit van Amsterdam); Jay Parker (Hang Seng University, Hong Kong); Andrew Purssell (Royal Holloway, University of London).
The journal is included in the cost of membership and sent to all members of The Society. It is available by subscription to libraries. For information on current rates for members/subscribers as well as methods of payment, please see the Membership page.
The Conradian is indexed in the MLA International Bibliography, The Year’s Work in English Studies , Abstracts in English Studies, and Victorian Studies. The journal from 1981 to 2021 is available in digital form from JSTOR.
The Conradian Green Open Access policy to support researcher funder and mandate compliance (e.g. the REF in the UK): policy.
Back issues are available for certain years and may be purchased by contacting The Honorary Secretary. A sample issue (PDF file) and a list of back issues available, prices, and payment methods see the links below.
Current Issue
Contents of The Conradian 50.2 (Autumn 2025)
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Kevin O’Connor From Principles to Pragmatism: Conrad, “Heart of Darkness” and William James
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Agnieszka Adamowicz Pośpiech “You are a silly boy who interrupts when the adults are talking.” Further Insights into Konrad Korzeniowski’s Stay in Lwów.
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Ludmilla Voitkowska Patriotism, Survival and Empire in Irina Korzeniowskaya’s Novel Oak Leaf
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Ewa Rzanna Joseph Conrad and Vladimir Korolenko
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Robert Hampson and Mary Burgoyne Conrad in the Auction Room
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Robert Hampson Obituary: Keith Carabine