Conrad, Joseph
Typhoon and Other Tales (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199539031
- author:
- Conrad, Joseph
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 128mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Typhoon and Other Tales by Joseph Conrad This collection of four tales shares the author's personal experiences of life at sea and his exile from Poland. The stories explore themes of courage, isolation, and the human condition. 'Typhoon' tells the story of a steamship and its crew struggling to survive a tempest, while 'Falk' and 'Amy Foster' delve into the lives of individuals struggling to overcome adversity. The final tale, 'The Secret Sharer', is a masterful tale of suspense and ambiguity. The stories in this volume are presented in their original form, using the English first edition texts. A new chronology and bibliography have been added to provide a clearer understanding of the author's work. This revised edition offers a valuable insight into Conrad's writing style and the experiences that shaped his fiction. For readers interested in exploring the works of Joseph Conrad, this collection provides a compelling introduction to his writing.
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