One Day More (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Play In One ActBy Joseph Conrad
Length2h 24m
About this audiobook
Joseph Conrad's *One Day More* is a compact one-act drama concerned with waiting, delusion, and the destructive persistence of hope. Set within the maritime social world that recurs throughout Conrad's fiction, it dramatizes the emotional consequences of an anticipated return and the fragile narratives by which people endure absence. Its dialogue is notably restrained and suggestive, while its dramatic economy, irony, and reliance on withheld knowledge reveal Conrad's affinity with the psychological and symbolic tendencies of early modernism. The play's compressed action transforms the sea from mere setting into a moral and imaginative horizon: a space of departure, promise, and irrevocable uncertainty. Conrad, born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski, drew upon an unusually transnational life. A Polish exile who entered the British merchant navy and later became an English novelist, he possessed firsthand knowledge of ships, ports, maritime labor, and the unstable identities produced by travel. These experiences, combined with his profound interest in divided consciousness and the unreliability of human interpretation, informed his recurring portrayals of men and women living under the pressure of expectation. *One Day More* reflects his movement from maritime narrative toward theatrical and psychological concentration. This volume will reward readers interested in Conrad's lesser-known experiments with drama, as well as those studying modernist treatments of time, memory, and absence. It offers an illuminating counterpart to his major novels and a particularly concise demonstration of his disciplined prose, moral ambiguity, and tragic understanding of hope.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.2 (478)
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GenreGeneral Fiction, Mystery and Thriller
Length2 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1If Any Man Sin
10SCENE II.
2Introduction
11SCENE III.
3Synopsis
12(Capt. H. Harry. Later Bessie) .
4Historical Context
13SCENE IV.
5Author Biography
14(Bessie and Harry. Later Capt. H. from window) .
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6CHARACTERS
15Analysis
7SCENE
16Reflection
8A small sea port.
17Memorable Quotes
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