
The Complete Novels of Joseph Conrad - All 20 Works in One Premium Edition (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Nautical epics, intrigue, and the human spirit against an indifferent universeBy Joseph ConradLength229h 18m
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The Complete Novels of Joseph Conrad gathers, in one substantial premium edition, the full range of Conrad's long fiction, from the maritime and colonial worlds of Almayer's Folly and Lord Jim to the political darkness of The Secret Agent, Nostromo, Victory, and Under Western Eyes. These novels unite psychological intensity, moral ambiguity, and a famously sinuous prose style, placing Conrad at the threshold between Victorian realism and literary modernism. His fiction examines empire, exile, loyalty, betrayal, and the instability of human judgment with unusual formal sophistication. Born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski in Polish Ukraine in 1857, Conrad became a British merchant seaman before turning to literature in English, his third language. His years at sea, his experience of imperial trade routes, and his status as a displaced European profoundly shaped his imagination. The result is fiction alert to cultural encounter, political violence, and the hidden pressures beneath civilized appearances. This edition is ideal for readers seeking Conrad's achievement in its full breadth rather than through isolated masterpieces. It rewards scholars, students, and general readers drawn to complex narrative, ethical uncertainty, and the dark foundations of the modern world.
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
Length229 hrs 18 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 12, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Complete Novels of Joseph Conrad - All 20 Works in One Premium Edition (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5NOVELS
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6ALMAYER’S FOLLY: A STORY OF AN EASTERN RIVER (pt. 1)
7ALMAYER’S FOLLY: A STORY OF AN EASTERN RIVER (pt. 2)
8ALMAYER’S FOLLY: A STORY OF AN EASTERN RIVER (pt. 3)
9AN OUTCAST OF THE ISLANDS
10PART I (pt. 1)
11PART I (pt. 2)
12PART II
13PART III
14PART IV
15PART V
16THE NIGGER OF THE ‘NARCISSUS’: A TALE OF THE FORECASTLE (pt. 1)
17THE NIGGER OF THE ‘NARCISSUS’: A TALE OF THE FORECASTLE (pt. 2)
18THE NIGGER OF THE ‘NARCISSUS’: A TALE OF THE FORECASTLE (pt. 3)
19HEART OF DARKNESS (pt. 1)
20HEART OF DARKNESS (pt. 2)
21LORD JIM (pt. 1)
22LORD JIM (pt. 2)
23LORD JIM (pt. 3)
24LORD JIM (pt. 4)
25LORD JIM (pt. 5)
26LORD JIM (pt. 6)
27THE INHERITORS: AN EXTRAVAGANT STORY (with Ford Madox Ford) (pt. 1)
28THE INHERITORS: AN EXTRAVAGANT STORY (with Ford Madox Ford) (pt. 2)
29THE INHERITORS: AN EXTRAVAGANT STORY (with Ford Madox Ford) (pt. 3)
30TYPHOON & FALK: A REMINISCENCE (pt. 1)
31TYPHOON & FALK: A REMINISCENCE (pt. 2)
32TYPHOON & FALK: A REMINISCENCE (pt. 3)
33THE END OF THE TETHER (pt. 1)
34THE END OF THE TETHER (pt. 2)
35THE END OF THE TETHER (pt. 3)
36ROMANCE (with Ford Madox Ford)
37PART FIRST THE QUARRY AND THE BEACH
38PART SECOND THE GIRL WITH THE LIZARD (pt. 1)
39PART SECOND THE GIRL WITH THE LIZARD (pt. 2)
40PART THIRD CASA RIEGO (pt. 1)
41PART THIRD CASA RIEGO (pt. 2)
42PART FOURTH BLADE AND GUITAR (pt. 1)
43PART FOURTH BLADE AND GUITAR (pt. 2)
44PART FOURTH BLADE AND GUITAR (pt. 3)
45PART FIFTH THE LOT OF MAN (pt. 1)
46PART FIFTH THE LOT OF MAN (pt. 2)
47NOSTROMO: A TALE OF THE SEABOARD
48PART FIRST THE SILVER OF THE MINE (pt. 1)
49PART FIRST THE SILVER OF THE MINE (pt. 2)
50PART SECOND THE ISABELS (pt. 1)