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Outcast of the Islands (Version 2)

Outcast of the Islands (Version 2)

Di: Joseph Conrad
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In this captivating prequel to Almayers Folly, Joseph Conrad delves into the roots of the factional tensions that shape the social dynamics of Sambir, a small settlement on the Pantai River in Borneo. The story revolves around Captain Tom Lingard, a swashbuckling yet somewhat naive freebooter who has long involved himself in the political intrigues of the Malacca Straits, driven by a mix of opportunism and altruism. Lingard has previously appointed Kaspar Almayer as his protégé at a remote trading post in Sambir. When he learns that another former protégé, Peter Willems, is on the verge of taking his own life, Lingard intervenes, bringing Willems to Sambir. However, the relationship between Almayer and Willems is fraught with jealousy and hostility. Willems reaction to Lingards rescue is shocking, leading to a betrayal that reverberates through the lives of those involved and culminates in a heartbreaking conclusion. Notably, the novel provides a candid exploration of interracial suspicions and enmities, paired with vivid descriptions of Sambirs mesmerizing landscape.Copyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction Arte Scienza Scienze sociali Storia e critica della letteratura
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