Nostromo - A Tale of the Seaboard (Unabridged Deluxe Edition)
By Joseph Conrad
Length41h 11m
About this audiobook
In 'Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard,' Joseph Conrad weaves a complex narrative set in the fictional South American country of Costaguana, grappling with imperialism, capitalism, and human greed. This unabridged deluxe edition showcases Conrad's renowned literary style, characterized by a rich, lyrical prose and a multi-layered structure that invites readers to ponder the intricacies of moral ambiguity. The book unfolds through a diverse cast of characters whose fates intertwine in the pursuit of silver mines, revealing the corrupting influence of wealth and the fragile nature of civilization. As a work deeply rooted in the socio-political climate of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it critically examines colonial exploitation and the complexities of identity in an age of imperial ambition. Joseph Conrad, born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski in 1857, drew from his own experiences as a sailor and a keen observer of the world to craft his narratives. His time in South America, coupled with his Polish heritage, provided a unique perspective on the themes he explores in 'Nostromo.' Conrad's exploration of moral dilemmas and his portrayal of characters trapped by their circumstances reflect his broader existential concerns and critique of European colonial pursuits. This masterwork is recommended for readers seeking a profound exploration of the human condition amidst the backdrop of colonialism. 'Nostromo' challenges its audience to reflect on the ethical implications of wealth and power, making it a timeless and essential read for anyone interested in the intersections of history, morality, and literature.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length41 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1AUTHOR'S NOTE
62XXV.
2CHAPTER ONE
63XXVI.
3CHAPTER TWO
64XXVII.
4CHAPTER THREE
65XXVIII.
5CHAPTER FOUR
66XXIX.
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6CHAPTER FIVE
67XXX.
7CHAPTER SIX
68XXXI.
8CHAPTER SEVEN
69XXXII.
9CHAPTER EIGHT
70XXXIII.
10CHAPTER ONE
71XXXIV.
11CHAPTER TWO
72XXXV.
12CHAPTER THREE
73XXXVI.
13CHAPTER FOUR
74XXXVII.
14CHAPTER FIVE
75XXXVIII.
15CHAPTER SIX
76XXXIX.
16CHAPTER SEVEN
77XL.
17CHAPTER EIGHT
78XLI.
18CHAPTER ONE
79XLII.
19CHAPTER TWO
80XLIII.
20CHAPTER THREE
81XLIV.
21CHAPTER FOUR
82XLV.
22CHAPTER FIVE
83XLVI.
23CHAPTER SIX
84XLVII.
24CHAPTER SEVEN
85XLVIII.
25CHAPTER EIGHT
86Author’s Note
26CHAPTER NINE
87Books
27CHAPTER TEN
88Henry James—An Appreciation
28CHAPTER ELEVEN
89Alphonse Daudet
29CHAPTER TWELVE
90Guy De Maupassant
30CHAPTER THIRTEEN
91Anatole France
31A FAMILIAR PREFACE
92Turgenev
32I
93Stephen Crane—A Note Without Dates
33II
94Tales Of The Sea
34III
95An Observer In Malaya
35IV
96A Happy Wanderer
36V
97The Life Beyond
37VI
98The Ascending Effort
38I.
99The Censor Of Plays—An Appreciation
39II.
100Autocracy And War
40III.
101The Crime Of Partition
41IV.
102A Note On The Polish Problem
42V.
103Poland Revisited
43VI.
104First News
44VII.
105Well Done
45VIII.
106Tradition
46IX.
107Confidence
47X.
108Flight
48XI.
109Some Reflections On The Loss Of The Titanic
49XII.
110Certain Aspects Of The Admirable Inquiry Into The Loss Of The Titanic
50XIII.
111Protection Of Ocean Liners
51XIV.
112A Friendly Place
52XV.
113BIOGRAPHY AND CRITICAL ESSAYS
53XVI.
114I. BIOGRAPHY
54XVII.
115II. THE NOVELIST
55XVIII.
116III. THE POET
56XIX.
117IV. ROMANCE AND REALISM
57XX.
118A SHORT BIBLIOGRAPHY OF JOSEPH CONRAD'S PRINCIPAL WRITINGS
58XXI.
119AMERICAN BIBLIOGRAPHY
59XXII.
120JOSEPH CONRAD by John Albert Macy
60XXIII.
121A CONRAD MISCELLANY by John Albert Macy
61XXIV.
122JOSEPH CONRAD by Virginia Woolf
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