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"Heart of Darkness" is a literary classic by Joseph Conrad about a voyage up the Congo River into the Heart of Africa. The story is narrated by Charles Marlow, recalling his obsessive quest to locate the ivory trader Kurtz, who has become ensconced deep in the jungle managing a remote outpost...

Possessed "of a passion weary of itself", elderly ex-privateer Peyrol is driven by "a sudden impulse of scorn, of magnanimity" to engage in a mortally perilous exploit designed to trick Admiral Nelson into lifting his blockade of the French coast during the Napoleonic wars. The immediate backdrop of this tale's action is an horrific, politically-driven massacre that took place in Toulon in 1793, and which has greatly affected the lives of the small community amongst whom Peyrol has subsequently settled in his retirement. It is probably not a co-incidence that this novel, Conrad's last, was ...

Recollections of the life of Axel Heyst, one-time manager of the liquidated Tropical Belt Coal Company in a fictitious island in the Pacific. After retreating from society in response to his professional failures, the misanthrope is drawn back by a romantic affair. (Introduction by S. Kovalchik)This show includes AI-generated content.

"Here speaks the man of masts and sails, to whom the sea is not a navigable element, but an intimate companion. The length of passages, the growing sense of solitude, the close dependence upon the very forces that, friendly to-day, without changing their nature, by the mere putting forth of their might, become dangerous to-morrow, make for that sense of fellowship which modern seamen, good men as they are, cannot hope to know." In this volume of essays, more than in any other single work, we get to see clearly just what Joseph Conrad's years working on sail-powered ships meant to him — and ...

 A wild story of a journalist who becomes manager of a station in the (African) interior and makes himself worshipped by a tribe of savages. The story of the civilized, enlightened Mr. Kurtz, who embarks on a harrowing "night journey" into the savage heart of Africa, only to find his dark and evil soul. 

In the shadows of London, a quiet shopkeeper is living a dangerous double life. Adolf Verloc appears ordinary—a husband, a small business owner, a man who keeps to himself. But behind the dusty windows of his shop lies a web of espionage, anarchists, and secret orders from foreign powers. Pressured to prove his usefulness, Verloc becomes entangled in a reckless plot that spirals far beyond his control. As the scheme unfolds, the consequences ripple through the lives closest to him—especially his wife, Winnie, whose quiet loyalty is tested in ways she never imagined.

An invading group from the Fourth Dimension takes over a corrupt Earth - Summary by Mark Leder

This is the story of a voyage of a merchant sailing ship from Bombay to England, set in the very late 19th century. “It was a bad winter off the Cape that year.” From Wikipedia: “The novel is seen as an allegory about isolation and solidarity, the ship's company serving as a microcosm of a social group.” As to the title, one can only ask, “What WERE you thinking?” (Introduction by Tom Crawford)

Heart of Darkness tells the story of an English seaman, Charles Marlow, who embarks on a voyage up the Congo River and into the African wilderness. He soon becomes obsessed with the success of an ivory trading commander, Kurtz. Little does he know, Kurtz has been consumed with darkness and has begun his descent into madness... Summary by cadastra.

In Nostromo, Joseph Conrad has transformed an apocryphal anecdote about a sailor who got away with stealing a boat loaded with silver into a grandly panoramic, yet deeply unsettling, narrative that sees every conceivable type of political person — from the laughably oafish and brutal to various shades of the well-meaning — caught up in an episode of revolutionary upheaval in the fictional South American country of Costaguana. Who, if anyone, will emerge from this dreadful saga with a shred of dignity left intact? - Summary by Peter DannThis show includes AI-generated content.

A European businessman and his Malayan wife have a daughter, Nina. A Malayan prince comes to do trade with the businessman and falls in love with the daughter. Conflict arises when other influences cause distrust in the business partnership and the daughter runs off to be with the prince. (Summary by Kristel Tretter)

In Das Ende vom Lied entwirft Joseph Conrad das eindrucksvolle Porträt eines alternden Kapitäns, der zwischen Loyalität, wirtschaftlichem Druck und innerer Würde zerrieben wird. Mit leiser Dramatik, emotionaler Tiefe und sprachlicher Präzision erzählt Conrad von einem späten Lebensabschnitt, der zur existenziellen Prüfung wird. Ein literarisch anspruchsvolles Werk über Ehre, Selbstaufopferung und das stille Scheitern in einer Welt ökonomischer Zwänge – voller Melancholie und humanistischer Größe.

Dive into a world where the lives of three sailing captains unfold, each story revealing the tension between the sea and the land. In A Smile of Fortune, a naive young sea captain finds himself in deep moral trouble after clashing with a cunning ship chandler in Mauritius. Meanwhile, in The Secret Sharer, a newly appointed captain encounters an unexpected challenge when he discovers a mysterious weight on his rope ladder one fateful evening. Lastly, Freya of the Seven Isles tells the tale of Jasper Allen, a captain caught in a romantic whirlwind, blissfully unaware of the rivalry posed by an ...

In this gripping seafaring novella, the crew aboard ships confronts the relentless forces of nature. As they navigate treacherous waters, the narrative unfolds into a profound exploration of human resilience, emotional turmoil, and the far-reaching consequences on social and spiritual existence. - Summary by Anthony Ogus

In the heart of St Petersburg and Geneva, a gripping and introspective psycho-political tragedy unfolds. It tells the harrowing story of Razumov, a promising young student whose dreams are shattered the moment a fellow student seeks refuge in his room after committing a political assassination. Stripped of his freedom and burdened by the weight of his predicament, Razumov grapples with deep sorrow and resentment, mirroring Joseph Conrads own turmoil as he reflects on the loss of his childhood to the devastating repercussions of his Polish parents resistance to Russian oppression. (Summary by ...

In this captivating collection, a brave Malay chieftain confronts an unexpected vulnerability, while a farmers wife, haunted by her past, vows to bear no more children. A novice ivory trader experiences a profound moment of self-discovery with just a spoonful of sugar. Meanwhile, a pompous man is rocked by the revelation that his wife has eloped with another. Deep within a secluded and eerie lagoon, a Malay harbors a troubling secret. Tales of Unrest marks Joseph Conrads first volume of short fiction published during his lifetime, weaving together narratives that echo the landscapes of his ...

Step into a world shaped by history and imagination in Tales of Hearsay. Join a reflective and romantic young Russian officer during the era of Napoleon as he faces a daunting request. Travel to 1868, where an adventurous Polish boy meets a prince and discovers that reality often defies fantasy. Experience the tension aboard a British ship in the North Sea during the Great War as the captain confronts a neutral vessel whose leader may not be as innocent as he claims. Finally, dive into the troubled life of a sailing ship officer in the 1880s, trapped under the oppressive rule of a captain ...

Set against the backdrop of the South Pacific during the Napoleonic era, Within The Tides follows a self-important English philosopher and his stunningly aloof daughter as they embark on a voyage to clear the name of her wrongly accused fiancé. However, their journey takes an unexpected turn when they encounter a mysterious silk planter with ulterior motives for the beautiful yet dangerously naive daughter. Along the way, a patent medicine salesman teams up with an honest but struggling ship owner, leading to unforeseen complications. A young British naval officer faces a chilling experience ...

In this captivating novella, an older man reflects on the complex interplay of personal desires and uncanny coincidences that shaped his challenging journey as a young ships officer. He navigates the elusive shadow line that divides the carefree days of youth from the weight of adult responsibilities. Join him as he unravels a profound transition that many can relate to. - Summary by Peter DannThis show includes AI-generated content.

The Shadow-Line, a poignant tribute to Joseph Conrads son who was wounded in World War I, is a captivating short novel set against the backdrop of the sea. Written between February and December of 1915 and first published in 1916, this novella explores the transformative journey of a young man who steps into the role of captain in the Orient. The titles shadow line symbolizes the pivotal moment of his growth and maturity. With its unique dual narrative structure, the full title—The Shadow-Line, A Confession—hints at the reflective nature of the story. The tension between the unnamed young ...