Under Western Eyes (Unabridged Deluxe Edition)
By Joseph Conrad
Length35h 33m
About this audiobook
In "Under Western Eyes," Joseph Conrad delivers a complex and introspective narrative that probes the murky waters of identity, betrayal, and the clash of cultures at the turn of the 20th century. Set against the politically charged backdrop of Russia and Europe, the novel unfolds through the perspective of an Englishman, offering a rich tapestry of psychological insight and moral ambiguity. Conrad's hallmark prose, infused with existential themes, resonates with the literary movement of modernism, while its exploration of revolutionary ideals reflects the sociopolitical turbulence of the era, inviting readers to ponder the inherent contradictions of the human condition. Joseph Conrad, a Polish-born writer who later became a British citizen, infuses his personal experiences as an outsider into his works, often grappling with themes of colonialism, identity, and cultural dissonance. His seafaring background and encounters with diverse cultures profoundly informed his literary voice, especially in "Under Western Eyes." Here, Conrad's own feelings of alienation and dislocation deeply inform the narrative, paralleling the tumult of early 20th-century ideological struggles. Recommended for scholars of modern literature and enthusiasts of psychological fiction, this unabridged deluxe edition of "Under Western Eyes" is a compelling read that demands contemplation. Conrad's nuanced exploration of human motivations and ethical dilemmas offers timeless relevance, making this book an essential addition to any literary canon.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length35 hrs 33 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
58XXX.
2I
59XXXI.
3II
60XXXII.
4III
61XXXIII.
5I
62XXXIV.
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6II
63XXXV.
7III
64XXXVI.
8IV
65XXXVII.
9V
66XXXVIII.
10I
67XXXIX.
11II
68XL.
12III
69XLI.
13IV
70XLII.
14I
71XLIII.
15II
72XLIV.
16III
73XLV.
17IV
74XLVI.
18V
75XLVII.
19Notes on My Books – “Under Western Eyes”
76XLVIII.
20MEMOIRS, NOTES & LETTERS
77XLIX.
21A FAMILIAR PREFACE
78Author’s Note
22I
79Books
23II
80Henry James—An Appreciation
24III
81Alphonse Daudet
25IV
82Guy De Maupassant
26V
83Anatole France
27VI
84Turgenev
28VII
85Stephen Crane—A Note Without Dates
29I.
86Tales Of The Sea
30II.
87An Observer In Malaya
31III.
88A Happy Wanderer
32IV.
89The Life Beyond
33V.
90The Ascending Effort
34VI.
91The Censor Of Plays—An Appreciation
35VII.
92Autocracy And War
36VIII.
93The Crime Of Partition
37IX.
94A Note On The Polish Problem
38X.
95Poland Revisited
39XI.
96First News
40XII.
97Well Done
41XIII.
98Tradition
42XIV.
99Confidence
43XV.
100Flight
44XVI.
101Some Reflections On The Loss Of The Titanic
45XVII.
102Certain Aspects Of The Admirable Inquiry Into The Loss Of The Titanic
46XVIII.
103Protection Of Ocean Liners
47XIX.
104A Friendly Place
48XX.
105BIOGRAPHY & CRITICAL ESSAYS
49XXI.
106I. BIOGRAPHY
50XXII.
107II. THE NOVELIST
51XXIII.
108III. THE POET
52XXIV.
109IV. ROMANCE AND REALISM
53XXV.
110A SHORT BIBLIOGRAPHY OF JOSEPH CONRAD'S PRINCIPAL WRITINGS
54XXVI.
111AMERICAN BIBLIOGRAPHY
55XXVII.
112JOSEPH CONRAD by John Albert Macy
56XXVIII.
113A CONRAD MISCELLANY by John Albert Macy
57XXIX.
114JOSEPH CONRAD by Virginia Woolf
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