Nostromo - A Tale of the Seaboard (Unabridged Deluxe Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Political intrigue, a silver heist, and an incorruptible anti-hero in CostaguanaBy Joseph Conrad
Length42h 48m
About this audiobook
Joseph Conrad's Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard is a vast political and moral panorama set in the fictional South American republic of Costaguana, where silver, revolution, foreign capital, and personal ambition entangle public history with private ruin. Its intricate narrative structure, shifting chronology, and psychologically charged prose place it among the great modernist novels before modernism was fully named. Conrad transforms the adventure romance into a profound inquiry into imperial finance, nationalism, loyalty, and the corrupting mythology of heroic reputation. Born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski in partitioned Poland, Conrad brought to English fiction the perspective of an exile, seaman, and witness to global imperial systems. His maritime career and cosmopolitan experience informed his skepticism toward empire's rhetoric of progress. Though he never visited South America, his imaginative command of colonial economies, political instability, and moral dislocation gives Nostromo its remarkable authority and prophetic force. This unabridged deluxe edition is strongly recommended for readers drawn to intellectually demanding fiction, historical depth, and ethical complexity. It rewards patience with one of Conrad's richest achievements: a novel at once geopolitical, psychological, and tragic.
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.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length42 hrs 48 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 12, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
13Nostromo - A Tale of the Seaboard (Unabridged Deluxe Edition) (pt. 9)
2Introduction
14Nostromo - A Tale of the Seaboard (Unabridged Deluxe Edition) (pt. 10)
3Historical Context
15Nostromo - A Tale of the Seaboard (Unabridged Deluxe Edition) (pt. 11)
4Synopsis (Selection)
16Nostromo - A Tale of the Seaboard (Unabridged Deluxe Edition) (pt. 12)
5Nostromo - A Tale of the Seaboard (Unabridged Deluxe Edition) (pt. 1)
17Nostromo - A Tale of the Seaboard (Unabridged Deluxe Edition) (pt. 13)
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6Nostromo - A Tale of the Seaboard (Unabridged Deluxe Edition) (pt. 2)
18Nostromo - A Tale of the Seaboard (Unabridged Deluxe Edition) (pt. 14)
7Nostromo - A Tale of the Seaboard (Unabridged Deluxe Edition) (pt. 3)
19Nostromo - A Tale of the Seaboard (Unabridged Deluxe Edition) (pt. 15)
8Nostromo - A Tale of the Seaboard (Unabridged Deluxe Edition) (pt. 4)
20Nostromo - A Tale of the Seaboard (Unabridged Deluxe Edition) (pt. 16)
9Nostromo - A Tale of the Seaboard (Unabridged Deluxe Edition) (pt. 5)
21Nostromo - A Tale of the Seaboard (Unabridged Deluxe Edition) (pt. 17)
10Nostromo - A Tale of the Seaboard (Unabridged Deluxe Edition) (pt. 6)
22Analysis
11Nostromo - A Tale of the Seaboard (Unabridged Deluxe Edition) (pt. 7)
23Reflection
12Nostromo - A Tale of the Seaboard (Unabridged Deluxe Edition) (pt. 8)
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