The Collected Works of Joseph Conrad: Novels, Short Stories, Letters & Memoirs
Enriched edition. Including Classics like Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, The Duel, The Secret Agent, Nostromo & VictoryBy Joseph Conrad
Length261h 21m
About this audiobook
The Collected Works of Joseph Conrad: Novels, Short Stories, Letters & Memoirs presents a comprehensive anthology of Conrad's literary oeuvre, showcasing his intricate narrative style and profound psychological insight. This collection encapsulates the thematic complexity and moral ambiguity characteristic of his work, reflecting on colonialism, existentialism, and human struggle. Through masterful prose, Conrad intertwines his rich experiences and observations from travel and seafaring with a deep philosophical inquiry, marking his contributions as seminal in the modernist literary canon. Joseph Conrad, a Polish-born writer whose vivid maritime experiences deeply informed his stories, often explored the dark recesses of human nature. His immersion in different cultures and societies, along with his own immigrant experience, shaped the intricate characterizations and narrative styles seen in his works. Survivor of personal and societal upheaval, Conrad's insights into psychological conflict and moral dilemmas resonate with the complexities of human existence, making his literature timeless and universally relevant. This anthology is essential for scholars and enthusiasts of literature alike, as it not only compiles Conrad's most significant narratives but also serves as a testament to the evolution of modern storytelling. Readers will embark on a journey through the nuanced landscapes of Conrad's imagination, exploring the often treacherous waters of the human condition.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length261 hrs 21 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 7, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
85The Rescue: A Romance (pt. 6)
2Introduction
86Point of Honor: A Military Tale (pt. 1)
3Author Biography
87Point of Honor: A Military Tale (pt. 2)
4Historical Context
88Falk: A Reminiscence (pt. 1)
5Synopsis (Selection)
89Falk: A Reminiscence (pt. 2)
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6Almayer’s Folly: A Story of an Eastern River (pt. 1)
90Amy Foster
7Almayer’s Folly: A Story of an Eastern River (pt. 2)
91To-morrow
8Almayer’s Folly: A Story of an Eastern River (pt. 3)
92Tales of Unrest
9An Outcast of the Islands (pt. 1)
93Author’s Note
10An Outcast of the Islands (pt. 2)
94Karain, A Memory
11An Outcast of the Islands (pt. 3)
95The Idiots
12An Outcast of the Islands (pt. 4)
96The Outpost of Progress
13An Outcast of the Islands (pt. 5)
97The Return
14The Nigger of the ‘Narcissus’: A Tale of the Forecastle (pt. 1)
98The Lagoon
15The Nigger of the ‘Narcissus’: A Tale of the Forecastle (pt. 2)
99Youth: A Narrative, and Two Other Stories
16The Nigger of the ‘Narcissus’: A Tale of the Forecastle (pt. 3)
100Author’s Note
17Heart of Darkness (pt. 1)
101Youth: A Narrative
18Heart of Darkness (pt. 2)
102Heart of Darkness (pt. 1)
19Lord Jim (pt. 1)
103Heart of Darkness (pt. 2)
20Lord Jim (pt. 2)
104The End of the Tether (pt. 1)
21Lord Jim (pt. 3)
105The End of the Tether (pt. 2)
22Lord Jim (pt. 4)
106The End of the Tether (pt. 3)
23Lord Jim (pt. 5)
107'Twixt Land and Sea
24Lord Jim (pt. 6)
108A Smile of Fortune (pt. 1)
25The Inheritors: An Extravagant Story (with Ford Madox Ford) (pt. 1)
109A Smile of Fortune (pt. 2)
26The Inheritors: An Extravagant Story (with Ford Madox Ford) (pt. 2)
110The Secret Sharer
27The Inheritors: An Extravagant Story (with Ford Madox Ford) (pt. 3)
111Freya of the Seven Isles (pt. 1)
28Typhoon (pt. 1)
112Freya of the Seven Isles (pt. 2)
29Typhoon (pt. 2)
113A Set of Six
30The End of the Tether (pt. 1)
114Author’s Note
31The End of the Tether (pt. 2)
115Gaspar Ruiz
32The End of the Tether (pt. 3)
116The Informer
33Romance (with Ford Madox Ford) (pt. 1)
117The Brute: The Tale of a Bloodthirsty Brig; or A Indignant Tale
34Romance (with Ford Madox Ford) (pt. 2)
118An Anarchist
35Romance (with Ford Madox Ford) (pt. 3)
119The Duel (pt. 1)
36Romance (with Ford Madox Ford) (pt. 4)
120The Duel (pt. 2)
37Romance (with Ford Madox Ford) (pt. 5)
121Il Conde
38Romance (with Ford Madox Ford) (pt. 6)
122Tales of Hearsay
39Romance (with Ford Madox Ford) (pt. 7)
123The Warrior's Soul
40Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard (pt. 1)
124Prince Roman
41Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard (pt. 2)
125The Tale
42Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard (pt. 3)
126The Black Mate
43Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard (pt. 4)
127Within the Tides Tales
44Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard (pt. 5)
128The Planter of Malata (pt. 1)
45Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard (pt. 6)
129The Planter of Malata (pt. 2)
46Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard (pt. 7)
130The Partner
47Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard (pt. 8)
131The Inn of the Two Witches
48The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale (pt. 1)
132Because of the Dollars
49The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale (pt. 2)
133Play
50The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale (pt. 3)
134One Day More: A Play in One Act
51The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale (pt. 4)
135Memoirs, Letters and Articles
52The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale (pt. 5)
136A Personal Record; or Some Reminiscences (pt. 1)
53The Nature of a Crime (with Ford Madox Ford)
137A Personal Record; or Some Reminiscences (pt. 2)
54Under Western Eyes (pt. 1)
138The Mirror of the Sea (pt. 1)
55Under Western Eyes (pt. 2)
139The Mirror of the Sea (pt. 2)
56Under Western Eyes (pt. 3)
140The Mirror of the Sea (pt. 3)
57Under Western Eyes (pt. 4)
141Notes on My Books (pt. 1)
58Under Western Eyes (pt. 5)
142Notes on My Books (pt. 2)
59Under Western Eyes (pt. 6)
143Notes On Life And Letters (pt. 1)
60Chance: A Tale in Two Parts (pt. 1)
144Notes On Life And Letters (pt. 2)
61Chance: A Tale in Two Parts (pt. 2)
145Autocracy And War
62Chance: A Tale in Two Parts (pt. 3)
146The Crime Of Partition
63Chance: A Tale in Two Parts (pt. 4)
147A Note On The Polish Problem
64Chance: A Tale in Two Parts (pt. 5)
148Poland Revisited
65Chance: A Tale in Two Parts (pt. 6)
149First News
66Chance: A Tale in Two Parts (pt. 7)
150Well Done
67Victory: An Island Tale (pt. 1)
151Tradition
68Victory: An Island Tale (pt. 2)
152Confidence
69Victory: An Island Tale (pt. 3)
153Flight
70Victory: An Island Tale (pt. 4)
154Some Reflections On The Loss Of The Titanic
71Victory: An Island Tale (pt. 5)
155Certain Aspects Of The Admirable Inquiry Into The Loss Of The Titanic
72Victory: An Island Tale (pt. 6)
156Protection Of Ocean Liners
73The Shadow Line: A Confession (pt. 1)
157A Friendly Place
74The Shadow Line: A Confession (pt. 2)
158On Red Badge of Courage
75The Arrow of Gold: A Story Between Two Notes (pt. 1)
159Biography & Critical Essays
76The Arrow of Gold: A Story Between Two Notes (pt. 2)
160Joseph Conrad (A Biography) by Hugh Walpole
77The Arrow of Gold: A Story Between Two Notes (pt. 3)
161Joseph Conrad by John Albert Macy
78The Arrow of Gold: A Story Between Two Notes (pt. 4)
162A Conrad Miscellany by John Albert Macy
79The Arrow of Gold: A Story Between Two Notes (pt. 5)
163Joseph Conrad & The Athenæum by Arnold Bennett
80The Rescue: A Romance (pt. 1)
164Joseph Conrad by Virginia Woolf
81The Rescue: A Romance (pt. 2)
165Analysis
82The Rescue: A Romance (pt. 3)
166Reflection
83The Rescue: A Romance (pt. 4)
167Memorable Quotes
84The Rescue: A Romance (pt. 5)
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