
Greatest Works of Joseph Conrad (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Maritime adventures and imperial reckonings: Heart of Darkness, Nostromo, Lord Jim, and more, with memoirs and essaysBy Joseph ConradLength122h 3m
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Greatest Works of Joseph Conrad gathers the major achievements of a writer who transformed maritime adventure, imperial romance, and psychological fiction into instruments of modernist inquiry. Encompassing such works as Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, Nostromo, The Secret Agent, and selected tales, the collection reveals Conrad's dense, allusive prose, fractured narration, and obsessive concern with moral ambiguity. Set against the late Victorian and Edwardian worlds of empire, commerce, and revolution, these narratives expose the unstable borders between civilization and violence, duty and self-deception. Born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski in partitioned Poland in 1857, Conrad came to English literature after years at sea and after acquiring English as a third language. His experiences in the merchant marine, especially in Southeast Asia and the Congo, furnished not mere scenery but an ethical vocabulary through which he examined colonial exploitation, isolation, command, and guilt. His outsider's relation to Britain sharpened his scrutiny of its imperial myths. This volume is ideal for readers seeking both compelling stories and profound moral complexity. It offers an essential entrance into Conrad's world: austere, haunting, politically alert, and artistically indispensable.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length122 hrs 3 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 12, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Greatest Works of Joseph Conrad (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5NOVELS AND NOVELLAS
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6HEART OF DARKNESS (pt. 1)
7HEART OF DARKNESS (pt. 2)
8LORD JIM (pt. 1)
9LORD JIM (pt. 2)
10LORD JIM (pt. 3)
11LORD JIM (pt. 4)
12LORD JIM (pt. 5)
13LORD JIM (pt. 6)
14VICTORY: AN ISLAND TALE
15PART ONE
16PART TWO (pt. 1)
17PART TWO (pt. 2)
18PART THREE (pt. 1)
19PART THREE (pt. 2)
20PART FOUR (pt. 1)
21PART FOUR (pt. 2)
22NOSTROMO: A TALE OF THE SEABOARD
23PART FIRST THE SILVER OF THE MINE (pt. 1)
24PART FIRST THE SILVER OF THE MINE (pt. 2)
25PART SECOND THE ISABELS (pt. 1)
26PART SECOND THE ISABELS (pt. 2)
27PART SECOND THE ISABELS (pt. 3)
28PART THIRD THE LIGHTHOUSE (pt. 1)
29PART THIRD THE LIGHTHOUSE (pt. 2)
30PART THIRD THE LIGHTHOUSE (pt. 3)
31PART THIRD THE LIGHTHOUSE (pt. 4)
32THE SHADOW LINE: A CONFESSION
33PART ONE
34PART TWO
35THE ARROW OF GOLD: A STORY BETWEEN TWO NOTES
36FIRST NOTE
37PART ONE
38PART TWO
39PART THREE
40PART FOUR
41PART FIVE (pt. 1)
42PART FIVE (pt. 2)
43SECOND NOTE
44THE SECRET AGENT: A SIMPLE TALE (pt. 1)
45THE SECRET AGENT: A SIMPLE TALE (pt. 2)
46THE SECRET AGENT: A SIMPLE TALE (pt. 3)
47THE SECRET AGENT: A SIMPLE TALE (pt. 4)
48THE SECRET AGENT: A SIMPLE TALE (pt. 5)
49THE NIGGER OF THE ‘NARCISSUS’: A TALE OF THE FORECASTLE (pt. 1)
50THE NIGGER OF THE ‘NARCISSUS’: A TALE OF THE FORECASTLE (pt. 2)