The Complete Short Stories of Joseph Conrad
Including Author's Memoirs, Letters & Critical EssaysBy Joseph Conrad
Length77h 23m
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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 23 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 17, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
98IV
2Complete Short Stories of Joseph Conrad (Including His Memoirs, Letters & Critical Essays)
99V
3POINT OF HONOR: A MILITARY TALE
100VI
4I
101VII
5II
102THE MIRROR OF THE SEA
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6III
103I.
7IV
104II.
8FALK: A REMINISCENCE (pt. 1)
105III.
9FALK: A REMINISCENCE (pt. 2)
106IV.
10AMY FOSTER
107V.
11TO-MORROW
108VI.
12TALES OF UNREST
109VII.
13AUTHOR'S NOTE
110VIII.
14KARAIN, A MEMORY
111IX.
15THE IDIOTS
112X.
16THE OUTPOST OF PROGRESS
113XI.
17THE RETURN
114XII.
18THE LAGOON
115XIII.
19YOUTH: A NARRATIVE, AND TWO OTHER STORIES
116XIV.
20AUTHOR’S NOTE
117XV.
21YOUTH: A NARRATIVE
118XVI.
22HEART OF DARKNESS
119XVII.
23Heart of Darkness/Section I
120XVIII.
24Heart of Darkness/Section II
121XIX.
25Heart of Darkness/Section III
122XX.
26THE END OF THE TETHER
123XXI.
27The End of the Tether/I
124XXII.
28The End of the Tether/II
125XXIII.
29The End of the Tether/III
126XXIV.
30The End of the Tether/IV
127XXV.
31The End of the Tether/V
128XXVI.
32The End of the Tether/VI
129XXVII.
33The End of the Tether/VII
130XXVIII.
34The End of the Tether/VIII
131XXIX.
35The End of the Tether/IX
132XXX.
36The End of the Tether/X
133XXXI.
37The End of the Tether/XI
134XXXII.
38The End of the Tether/XII
135XXXIII.
39The End of the Tether/XIII
136XXXIV.
40The End of the Tether/XIV
137XXXV.
41'TWIXT LAND AND SEA
138XXXVI.
42A SMILE OF FORTUNE
139XXXVII.
43CHAPTER I
140XXXVIII.
44CHAPTER II
141XXXIX.
45CHAPTER III
142XL.
46CHAPTER IV
143XLI.
47CHAPTER V
144XLII.
48CHAPTER VI
145XLIII.
49THE SECRET SHARER
146XLIV.
50CHAPTER I
147XLV.
51CHAPTER II
148XLVI.
52FREYA OF THE SEVEN ISLES
149XLVII.
53CHAPTER I
150XLVIII.
54CHAPTER II
151XLIX.
55CHAPTER III
152NOTES ON LIFE AND LETTERS
56CHAPTER IV
153Author’s Note
57CHAPTER V
154Part I—Letters
58CHAPTER VI
155Books
59A SET OF SIX
156Henry James—An Appreciation
60AUTHOR'S NOTE
157Alphonse Daudet
61GASPAR RUIZ
158Guy De Maupassant
62THE INFORMER
159Anatole France
63THE BRUTE: THE TALE OF A BLOODTHIRSTY BRIG; OR A INDIGNANT TALE
160Turgenev
64AN ANARCHIST
161Stephen Crane—A Note Without Dates
65THE DUEL (pt. 1)
162Tales Of The Sea
66THE DUEL (pt. 2)
163An Observer In Malaya
67IL CONDE
164A Happy Wanderer
68TALES OF HEARSAY
165The Life Beyond
69THE WARRIOR'S SOUL
166The Ascending Effort
70PRINCE ROMAN
167The Censor Of Plays—An Appreciation
71THE TALE
168Part II – Life
72THE BLACK MATE
169Autocracy And War
73WITHIN THE TIDES TALES
170The Crime Of Partition
74THE PLANTER OF MALATA
171A Note On The Polish Problem
75CHAPTER I
172Poland Revisited
76CHAPTER II
173First News
77CHAPTER III
174Well Done
78CHAPTER IV
175Tradition
79CHAPTER V
176Confidence
80CHAPTER VI
177Flight
81CHAPTER VII
178Some Reflections On The Loss Of The Titanic
82CHAPTER VIII
179Certain Aspects Of The Admirable Inquiry Into The Loss Of The Titanic
83CHAPTER IX
180Protection Of Ocean Liners
84CHAPTER X
181A Friendly Place
85CHAPTER XI
182ON RED BADGE OF COURAGE
86CHAPTER XII
183BIOGRAPHY & CRITICAL ESSAYS
87THE PARTNER
184JOSEPH CONRAD (A Biography) by Hugh Walpole
88THE INN OF THE TWO WITCHES
185I. BIOGRAPHY
89BECAUSE OF THE DOLLARS
186II. THE NOVELIST
90CHAPTER I
187III. THE POET
91CHAPTER II
188IV. ROMANCE AND REALISM
92MEMOIRS, LETTERS AND ARTICLES
189A SHORT BIBLIOGRAPHY OF JOSEPH CONRAD'S PRINCIPAL WRITINGS
93A PERSONAL RECORD; OR SOME REMINISCENCES
190AMERICAN BIBLIOGRAPHY
94A FAMILIAR PREFACE
191JOSEPH CONRAD by John Albert Macy
95I
192A CONRAD MISCELLANY by John Albert Macy
96II
193JOSEPH CONRAD & THE ATHENÆUM by Arnold Bennett
97III
194JOSEPH CONRAD by Virginia Woolf
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