Conrad, Joseph
Typhoon (Everyman's Library classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781857150049
- author:
- Conrad, Joseph
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Everyman
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1991
- Pages:
- 305
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 13.4 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Three sea stories from Joseph Conrad's own experiences, investing everyday steamers and their crews with epic qualities of fortitude and courage in the face of overwhelming natural odds.
The author's portraits of life at sea are marked by a deep understanding of human resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
These stories offer a unique glimpse into the lives of those who work on the high seas, where the boundaries between ordinary and extraordinary are constantly blurred.
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