Joseph Conrad
Victory : An Island Tale
- ISBN 13:
- 9781857151442
- author:
- Joseph Conrad
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Everyman's Library
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 480
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Victory: An Island Tale by Joseph Conrad Set in the Malay Archipelago, Victory is a sombre yet brilliant study of good and evil. Axel Heyst's attempt to rescue a girl from the machinations of a brutal gang serves as a powerful exploration of human connection in isolation. Conrad's prose is both atmospheric and inimitable, conjuring up a world of moral profundity, pathos, and bitter irony. This thought-provoking novel is a testament to Conrad's mastery of storytelling. Published in 1998, Victory is a haunting tale that continues to appeal to readers with its timeless themes and universal appeal.
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