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  • To-morrow

    de Joseph Conrad ...
    Series series World Classics
    The haunting story of an old captain awaiting the return of his only son, 'To-morrow' is a melancholic tale of human psychology, blind hope, and doomed longing. Conrad's delusional portrayal of Captain Hagbeard, the omnipresence of the sea, and his nod to absurdism render this short story an immensely entertaining read. ... Leer más

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  • The Nature of a Crime

    de Joseph Conrad ...
    Series series World Classics
    'The Nature of a Crime' is the last collaborative work by Conrad and Ford, but most certainly not the least acclaimed. An insightful examination of human psychology that shines a glaring light on the murkiest depths of the psyche. The novel introduces a serene cast of characters that in reality suffer agonizing turmoil just beneath the surface, inundated by insatiable desires. With death and ... Leer más

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  • Amy Foster

    de Joseph Conrad ...
    Series series World Classics
    In this 1901 short story inspired by Ford Maddox Ford's "The Cinque Ports", Conrad works on the theme of alienation. It centers on a young man, Yanko, the sole survivor of a shipwreck off the coast of Kent. The locals, not knowing that a boat has sunk, shun him as he washes up on their shores. But he is taken in by an eccentric local, and little by little, Yanko learns some English and falls in ... Leer más

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  • Gaspar Ruiz

    de Joseph Conrad ...
    Series series World Classics
    Set against a backdrop of the Chilean War of Independence, 'Gaspar Ruiz' is the story of the tumultuous rise and fall of a local peasant turned rebel soldier. An epic tale of remarkable irony and adventure, we follow Ruiz - who possesses an almost Herculean strength - from soldier to prisoner, to fugitive and finally colonel of the Spanish Army. Sardonically, his strength proves invaluable at ... Leer más

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  • Victory 

    de Joseph Conrad ...
    Series series World Classics
    The water is crystal clear. The sun is blazing. And there's death on the horizon.Set at the turn of the 20th century, "Victory" takes place in the Dutch East Indies, now Indonesia. Its tortured hero is Axel Heyst, a loner whose empty life is turned around when he meets the beautiful musician Lena. They fall in love, but there's danger looming. A trio of violent desperadoes are headed to their ... Leer más

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  • The End of the Tether

    de Joseph Conrad ...
    Series series World Classics
    When a bank collapses, retired sailor Henry Whalley is forced to make the difficult decision to return back to sea. His experiences at sea mirror Conrad's own as a sea merchant, giving the novella a uniquely autobiographical element. Skillfully crafted characters, masterful descriptions, and real-life events make 'The End of the Tether' a vividly emotional read for fans of modern and classic ... Leer más

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  • Twixt Land and Sea

    de Joseph Conrad ...
    Series series World Classics
    A collection of three long stories, 'Twixt Land and Sea' explores the troubled life of young captains at sea. Mired by dire circumstances and moral dilemmas, Conrad's characters are no longer consoled by the sea, and their psychological suffering is rendered in a memorable way. The most anthologized story in this collection, 'The Secret Sharer', is a perfect example of a Freudian narrative that ... Leer más

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  • The Mirror of the Sea

    de Joseph Conrad ...
    Series series World Classics
    "The Mirror of the Sea" (1906) is a collection of autobiographical essays first published in various magazines between 1904 and 1906.Joseph Conrad lived an exciting and eventful life as a seaman, and as a writer he possessed a unique insight into human psychology, which is clearly reflected in his fictional works as well as in his essays. ... Leer más

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  • Within the Tides

    de Joseph Conrad ...
    Series series World Classics
    'Within the Tides' is a collection of four short stories devoted to a motley crew of sailors scattered across all corners of the globe exchanging tales sharply punctuated by leitmotifs of loyalty and betrayal, staples of Conrad's.Ranging from a sociopath loner who is tempted to join the ranks of the very same society he so ardently shuns, to stories of hypocrisy, disloyalty, unearthed treasure and ... Leer más

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  • Falk

    de Joseph Conrad ...
    Series series World Classics
    Upon the death of the old captain, a young sailor takes charge of the ship and its crew. The ship must make a delivery but can't depart the port due without an expert tug boat. The new captain befriends Hermann, the captain of a German ship moored nearby. Herman lives aboard with his wife, four children and his niece. Thrown together by shared circumstances they all become very friendly.Unknown to ... Leer más

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  • The Children of the Sea

    de Joseph Conrad ...
    Series series World Classics
    The trading ship Narcissus is sailing towards London, but long the way the ship and its crew pick up a West Indian black sailor, James, who shortly after falls ill. To prevent contamination aboard the ship, James must stay in his cabin.But as minutes turn into hours, and days into weeks, the rest of the crew starts doubting whether James is ill at all. And even if he is, can he be allowed to stay ... Leer más

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  • Almayer's Folly

    de Joseph Conrad ...
    Series series World Classics
    "Almayer's Folly" (1895) is Joseph Conrad's debut novel. It centers on the Dutch trader Kaspar Almayer, who comes to Borneo with a suitcaseful of dreams. He settles on the exotic island among the Malays and mainly deals in river trade. His half-Malay daughter, Nina, is met with reluctance by the local community. But Almayer wants to put an end to his waning career as a merchant and hopes to find ... Leer más

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