Dedicated to the Memory of J. Hillis Miller, 1928–2021

John G. Peters, a Conrad scholar, reflects on his correspondence with J. Hillis Miller and the impact of Miller's work on Conrad studies. Peters highlights the originality and influence of Miller's criticism on Conrad, particularly in his books "Poets of Reality," "Fiction and Repetition," and his essay on "Heart of Darkness." Peters also discusses his collaboration with Miller on the collection "Reading Conrad," which aimed to bring together Miller's writings on Conrad into a single volume. Jakob Lothe, another Conrad scholar, emphasizes Miller's contributions to critical trends such as phenomenology, deconstruction, and narrative ethics. Lothe discusses Miller's engagement with varying critical approaches to Conrad's fiction and his increasing interest in the contextual and historical aspects of Conrad's work. Lothe also highlights Miller's contributions to the project Narrative Theory and Analysis and his concern with the state of the academy and literary studies. Byron Santangelo, a former graduate student of Miller's, reflects on Miller's ethics of reading and his commitment to bearing witness and interpretation. Santangelo discusses Miller's impact on his understanding of Conrad and his generosity as a teacher and mentor.