Conrad, Joseph
Nostromo (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199555918
- author:
- Conrad, Joseph
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 544
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 2.6 cm
- Genre:
- Classic fiction (pre c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Nostromo A Tale of the Seaboard by Joseph Conrad is set in a remote South American province at the crossroads of modern capitalism. This edition offers new insights into Conrad's masterpiece, shedding light on the complexities of power and corruption. The novel explores the establishment of capitalism in a isolated region, where the influence of European powers shapes the local economy and society. Through its exploration of politics, economics, and human relationships, Nostromo provides a nuanced portrayal of the consequences of modernization. This edition presents Conrad's work in a new light, inviting readers to engage with the author's thought-provoking themes and characters.