The Complete Short Stories of Joseph Conrad
Including Author's Memoirs, Letters & Critical EssaysBy Joseph Conrad
Length77h 30m
About this audiobook
In "The Complete Short Stories of Joseph Conrad," readers are invited into the intricate and often turbulent landscapes of human experience, as presented through Conrad's unique narrative style. This anthology juxtaposes psychological depth with vivid maritime imagery, showcasing the author's mastery in exploring themes of colonialism, morality, and existential anxiety, all crafted with his characteristic prose that marries simplicity with profound philosophical inquiry. Each story, ranging from the haunting "The Lagoon" to the adventurous "Typhoon," reflects the broader socio-political concerns of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, making Conrad's work not only a feast for literary enthusiasts but also a mirror to historical complexities. Joseph Conrad, a Polish-born writer with a life profoundly marked by his seafaring experiences and the diverse cultures he encountered, brings an authenticity to his narratives that is seldom paralleled. His formative years spent in the French and English mercantile navies, along with his immersion in the tumultuous socio-political climate of his time, profoundly influenced his literary voice, providing a deep well of inspiration for the rich, multifaceted characters and settings found in this collection. This comprehensive anthology is highly recommended for anyone seeking insight into the human condition through the lens of a master storyteller. Conrad's ability to weave complex moral dilemmas and rich psychological landscapes into his tales ensures that readers are not merely passive spectators but engage in a critical dialogue with the text, making it an essential read for both scholars and casual readers alike.
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length77 hrs 30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 17, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Complete Short Stories of Joseph Conrad (Including His Memoirs, Letters & Critical Essays)
95VI
2POINT OF HONOR: A MILITARY TALE
96VII
3I
97I.
4II
98II.
5III
99III.
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6IV
100IV.
7FALK: A REMINISCENCE (pt. 1)
101V.
8FALK: A REMINISCENCE (pt. 2)
102VI.
9AMY FOSTER
103VII.
10TO-MORROW
104VIII.
11TALES OF UNREST
105IX.
12AUTHOR'S NOTE
106X.
13KARAIN, A MEMORY
107XI.
14THE IDIOTS
108XII.
15THE OUTPOST OF PROGRESS
109XIII.
16THE RETURN
110XIV.
17THE LAGOON
111XV.
18YOUTH: A NARRATIVE, AND TWO OTHER STORIES
112XVI.
19AUTHOR’S NOTE
113XVII.
20YOUTH: A NARRATIVE
114XVIII.
21HEART OF DARKNESS
115XIX.
22Heart of Darkness/Section I
116XX.
23Heart of Darkness/Section II
117XXI.
24Heart of Darkness/Section III
118XXII.
25The End of the Tether/I
119XXIII.
26The End of the Tether/II
120XXIV.
27The End of the Tether/III
121XXV.
28The End of the Tether/IV
122XXVI.
29The End of the Tether/V
123XXVII.
30The End of the Tether/VI
124XXVIII.
31The End of the Tether/VII
125XXIX.
32The End of the Tether/VIII
126XXX.
33The End of the Tether/IX
127XXXI.
34The End of the Tether/X
128XXXII.
35The End of the Tether/XI
129XXXIII.
36The End of the Tether/XII
130XXXIV.
37The End of the Tether/XIII
131XXXV.
38The End of the Tether/XIV
132XXXVI.
39A SMILE OF FORTUNE
133XXXVII.
40CHAPTER I
134XXXVIII.
41CHAPTER II
135XXXIX.
42CHAPTER III
136XL.
43CHAPTER IV
137XLI.
44CHAPTER V
138XLII.
45CHAPTER VI
139XLIII.
46THE SECRET SHARER
140XLIV.
47CHAPTER I
141XLV.
48CHAPTER II
142XLVI.
49FREYA OF THE SEVEN ISLES
143XLVII.
50CHAPTER I
144XLVIII.
51CHAPTER II
145XLIX.
52CHAPTER III
146Author’s Note
53CHAPTER IV
147Part I—Letters
54CHAPTER V
148Books
55CHAPTER VI
149Henry James—An Appreciation
56A SET OF SIX
150Alphonse Daudet
57AUTHOR'S NOTE
151Guy De Maupassant
58GASPAR RUIZ
152Anatole France
59THE INFORMER
153Turgenev
60THE BRUTE: THE TALE OF A BLOODTHIRSTY BRIG; OR A INDIGNANT TALE
154Stephen Crane—A Note Without Dates
61AN ANARCHIST
155Tales Of The Sea
62THE DUEL (pt. 1)
156An Observer In Malaya
63THE DUEL (pt. 2)
157A Happy Wanderer
64IL CONDE
158The Life Beyond
65TALES OF HEARSAY
159The Ascending Effort
66THE WARRIOR'S SOUL
160The Censor Of Plays—An Appreciation
67PRINCE ROMAN
161Part II – Life
68THE TALE
162Autocracy And War
69THE BLACK MATE
163The Crime Of Partition
70THE PLANTER OF MALATA
164A Note On The Polish Problem
71CHAPTER I
165Poland Revisited
72CHAPTER II
166First News
73CHAPTER III
167Well Done
74CHAPTER IV
168Tradition
75CHAPTER V
169Confidence
76CHAPTER VI
170Flight
77CHAPTER VII
171Some Reflections On The Loss Of The Titanic
78CHAPTER VIII
172Certain Aspects Of The Admirable Inquiry Into The Loss Of The Titanic
79CHAPTER IX
173Protection Of Ocean Liners
80CHAPTER X
174A Friendly Place
81CHAPTER XI
175ON RED BADGE OF COURAGE
82CHAPTER XII
176BIOGRAPHY & CRITICAL ESSAYS
83THE PARTNER
177JOSEPH CONRAD (A Biography) by Hugh Walpole
84THE INN OF THE TWO WITCHES
178I. BIOGRAPHY
85BECAUSE OF THE DOLLARS
179II. THE NOVELIST
86CHAPTER I
180III. THE POET
87CHAPTER II
181IV. ROMANCE AND REALISM
88MEMOIRS, LETTERS AND ARTICLES
182A SHORT BIBLIOGRAPHY OF JOSEPH CONRAD'S PRINCIPAL WRITINGS
89A FAMILIAR PREFACE
183AMERICAN BIBLIOGRAPHY
90I
184JOSEPH CONRAD by John Albert Macy
91II
185A CONRAD MISCELLANY by John Albert Macy
92III
186JOSEPH CONRAD & THE ATHENÆUM by Arnold Bennett
93IV
187JOSEPH CONRAD by Virginia Woolf
94V
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