Complete Short Stories of Joseph Conrad (Including His Memoirs, Letters & Critical Essays) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Nautical Stories, Memoirs, Letters & Essays on an Indifferent SeaBy Joseph Conrad
Length78h 42m
About this audiobook
Complete Short Stories of Joseph Conrad gathers the author's compact fiction alongside autobiographical writings, letters, and critical essays, revealing the full architecture of his moral and artistic imagination. In tales of sailors, exiles, colonial administrators, and haunted wanderers, Conrad compresses the psychological density of his novels into narratives marked by irony, layered narration, and an atmosphere of ethical uncertainty. Set against the late-Victorian and early-modernist transition, these works probe imperialism, isolation, loyalty, and self-deception with a prose style at once maritime, symbolic, and philosophically charged. Born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski in Polish Ukraine, Conrad came to English literature after years at sea and after acquiring English as a third language. His maritime career, encounters with empire, and experience of political displacement shaped his fascination with borderlands—geographical, linguistic, and moral. The memoirs and letters illuminate the discipline, anxieties, and artistic convictions behind a writer who transformed personal dislocation into one of modern fiction's defining voices. This volume is recommended for readers seeking Conrad beyond Heart of Darkness and Lord Jim. It offers scholars and serious readers an expansive portrait of a writer whose shorter forms disclose the same tragic intelligence, stylistic mastery, and enduring relevance as his major novels.
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
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (165)
Includes Goodreads
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length78 hrs 42 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 12, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Complete Short Stories of Joseph Conrad (Including His Memoirs, Letters & Critical Essays) (Annotated)
26THE SECRET SHARER
2Introduction
27FREYA OF THE SEVEN ISLES (pt. 1)
3Historical Context
28FREYA OF THE SEVEN ISLES (pt. 2)
4Synopsis (Selection)
29A SET OF SIX (pt. 1)
5SHORT STORIES
30A SET OF SIX (pt. 2)
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6POINT OF HONOR: A MILITARY TALE (pt. 1)
31A SET OF SIX (pt. 3)
7POINT OF HONOR: A MILITARY TALE (pt. 2)
32A SET OF SIX (pt. 4)
8FALK: A REMINISCENCE (pt. 1)
33TALES OF HEARSAY (pt. 1)
9FALK: A REMINISCENCE (pt. 2)
34TALES OF HEARSAY (pt. 2)
10AMY FOSTER
35WITHIN THE TIDES TALES
11TO-MORROW
36THE PLANTER OF MALATA (pt. 1)
12TALES OF UNREST (pt. 1)
37THE PLANTER OF MALATA (pt. 2)
13TALES OF UNREST (pt. 2)
38THE PARTNER
14TALES OF UNREST (pt. 3)
39THE INN OF THE TWO WITCHES
15YOUTH: A NARRATIVE, AND TWO OTHER STORIES
40BECAUSE OF THE DOLLARS
16AUTHOR’S NOTE
41MEMOIRS, LETTERS AND ARTICLES
17YOUTH: A NARRATIVE
42A PERSONAL RECORD; OR SOME REMINISCENCES (pt. 1)
18HEART OF DARKNESS (pt. 1)
43A PERSONAL RECORD; OR SOME REMINISCENCES (pt. 2)
19HEART OF DARKNESS (pt. 2)
44THE MIRROR OF THE SEA (pt. 1)
20THE END OF THE TETHER (pt. 1)
45THE MIRROR OF THE SEA (pt. 2)
21THE END OF THE TETHER (pt. 2)
46THE MIRROR OF THE SEA (pt. 3)
22THE END OF THE TETHER (pt. 3)
47NOTES ON LIFE AND LETTERS
23'TWIXT LAND AND SEA
48AUTHOR’S NOTE
24A SMILE OF FORTUNE (pt. 1)
49PART I—LETTERS
25A SMILE OF FORTUNE (pt. 2)
50PART II—LIFE (pt. 1)
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