Books by Joseph Conrad

A new captain must lead his crew to safety and face his own internal struggles as he works to overcome disrespect, insanity, and coming-of-age all while sailing on an unforgiving sea. There is an invisible line that divides life into a before and after-adolescence and adulthood. The unnamed narrator of The Shadow Line is painfully aware of this, but is unsure where the line lies in his life. He recalls a number of rash decisions he has made, some more recent than others. Soon after he impulsively quits his comfortable job as a shipmate, the narrator meets two men who each test him in different ways. Captain Giles, a wise, patient man, tries to be a positive influence on the narrator. Hamilton, a snobby man with a sour attitude, is able to invoke anger as if he were trying to win an Olympic medal for it. This ignites the narrator's poor relationship with irritation, as he has the tendency to lash out with hostility at even mild annoyances. Consequently, the narrator gets into pointless feuds. When he is offered a new job as a captain, controlling a ship and crew, Giles attempts to guide him and nurture the admirable and necessary qualities of a leader, including encouraging the narrator to manage his anger. However, once the narrator boards his new ship, and meets his new crew, including the previous captain, the lessons he learned from Giles are immediately challenged. Now, facing disrespect, heightened responsibility, and the perils of the sea, all with his pride at stake, the narrator must navigate where he stands in relation to his own shadow line, and whether he will keep the habits of his youth, or grow into the man he needs to be. The Shadow Line by Joseph Conrad explores important and relatable themes of the internal conflicts everyone must confront as they age. Drawn from his own life experience, Conrad depicts the sea setting with vivid imagery and unmatched detail. With mysterious and complex characters, The Shadow Line depicts the universal struggles of the transition between life's phases set to an intriguing and thrilling setting. Joseph Conrad's The Shadow Line is now available with a new, eye-catching cover design and is reprinted in a modern font, creating an approachable reading experience for a contemporary audience.

Raised by a single Swedish philosopher, Axel Heyst inherits his father's pessimistic view of society. As a child, he is taught about all the dark inclinations of humankind, warping his mind. Axel struggles with these beliefs and the atmosphere of the environment in which he grew up. Because of this, he has a mix of complicated feelings when his father passes away. He decides to leave London and travel the world, which lead him to both adventures and emotional discoveries. .Axel is surprised when his travels teach him that there is goodness in the world, and people worth fighting for. First, Axel encounters Captain Morrison, a man down on his luck. Because of his debt, Morrison faces the confiscation of his ship, thus losing his livelihood. Sympathetic to the man's struggle, Axel decides to help pay off Morrison's debt, which starts a lasting relationship between he and the captain. Though they become friends and start a business together, Axel does not feel invested in their company. Though, when unfortunate circumstances leave him alone with the company and isolated on an island, Axel travels to Surabaya, Indonesia, where he meets Lena. Lena is a member of an all-women orchestra, and is being mistreated by her superiors. When he is moved to kindness again, Axel attempts to help Lena out of her poor predicament, making an enemy out of a powerful man; chaos in the form of sex scandals, heists, and murder plots consequently ensue. Soaked with action, drama, and emotion, Joseph Conrad's Victory enthralls and enlightens readers. Deemed a highly complex allegorical work by literary critics, Victory is considered one of Conrad's best works. Employing highly descriptive language and an emotionally intricate protagonist, Victory is a dark, psychological thriller that excites with its exotic settings and invites reflection with its philosophical implications. Victory by Joseph Conrad is now available in an easy-to-read font and features an eye-catching cover design with this modern edition, restoring Joseph Conrad's striking and ground-breaking novel for contemporary audiences.

A precocious take on the science fiction genre well before it rose to prominence - 'The Inheritors' single-handedly tackles the complex themes of corruption, social matters and traditionalism versus the encroachment of the technological age. Conrad successfully does so while describing the Inheritors as inter-dimensional beings that bear a close resemblance to modern-day terrorists as they aspire to a violent and chaotic takeover of the world. Social and colonial critique is intricately spun into the storyline with particularly potent criticism of humanity's greed and easily corruptible condition. A highly recommended read for those interested in classical novels that proffer a unique and enticing glimpse into the essence of life itself as viewed through a kaleidoscope of various contemporary issues. Joseph Conrad’s work and his compact, realist style went on to influence many noteworthy writers, including George Orwell, John le Carré and F. Scott Fitzgerald.Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was a Polish-born author who left Poland in his teens to avoid enlistment in the Russian Army. He learned English aboard British ships and started writing in the language after settling in the UK. His most famous novel is ‘Heart of Darkness’ (1899), which was inspired by his experiences on the open sea.

Nordspanien 1813: Die Engländer versuchen mit einheimischen Widerstandskämpfern gegen die Franzosen Kontakt aufzunehmen. Ein erster Bote namens Kuba-Tom kehrt von seinem Erkundungsgang nicht zurück. Besorgt macht sich Marineoffizier Byrne auf  die Suche nach ihm. Toms Spur führt zu einem Gasthaus mit zwei unheimlichen Wirtinnen...

Der junge Kapitän Marlow fährt mit seinem Flußdampfer für eine Handelsgesellschaft den Kongo herauf, um den mysteriösen Elfenbeinagenten Kurtz zu treffen. Je tiefer er in die Wildnis, in das Herz des Schwarzen Kontinents vordringt, desto mehr gerät die Fahrt zu einem Ausflug ins Unterbewußte. Marlow und Kurz, der idealistisch Gesinnte und sein das Finstere verkörpernder Gegenspieler, zeigen die spannenden Gegensätze menschlichen Handelns.

Tom MacWhirr vogue avec ardeur sur les mers de Taïwan à bord du Nan-Shan. Mais bientôt, le vent se lève, la pluie s'abat sur l'acier et les hommes, et les eaux secouent le navire tout entier.Si Tom MacWhirr voit le danger d'un typhon dévastateur arriver, son caractère borné le pousse à affronter les éléments et à mettre en danger de mort tout son équipage...Il s'agit là d'un des plus grands romans de la littérature britannique et maritime. Il sera traduite par André Gide lui-même, et accueilli chaleureusement par toute l'Angleterre. Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) est un auteur d'origine polonaise qui a quitté la Pologne à l'adolescence pour éviter de s'enrôler dans l'armée russe. Il a appris l'anglais à bord de navires britanniques et a commencé à écrire dans la langue après s'être installé en Angleterre. Son roman le plus célèbre est « Au cœur des ténèbres » (1899), qui s'inspire de ses expériences en haute mer.

Utwór przedstawia losy kapitana, dowódcy parowca Sofala. Henryk Whalley, dobiegając siedemdziesiątki, wspomina koleje swoich losów. Po lepszych latach przyszły trudniejsze. Zmarła żona kapitana, jego córka dokonała złego wyboru matrymonialnego, a on sam stracił majątek. Po latach wracają wspomnienia o najbliższych, dzieciństwie córki i późniejszych kłopotach finansowych.Joseph Conrad, właśc. Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski (1857-1924) - angielski pisarz, polskiego pochodzenia. Tworzył w języku angielskim. Jego powieści i opowiadania są oparte na osobistych doświadczeniach. Dominuje w nich problematyka moralno-psychologiczna. Conrad koncentruje się wokół ludzi morza, zmagających się z potęgą żywiołów. Według autora, człowiek nawet w na pozór beznadziejnej sytuacji powinien podejmować próbę walki z losem. Najważniejsze dzieła Conrada to: "Lord Jim", "Jądro ciemności", "Tajfun", "Zwierciadło morza", "Smuga cienia", "Złota strzała".

'The Nature of a Crime' is the last collaborative work by Conrad and Ford, but most certainly not the least acclaimed. An insightful examination of human psychology that shines a glaring light on the murkiest depths of the psyche. The novel introduces a serene cast of characters that in reality suffer agonizing turmoil just beneath the surface, inundated by insatiable desires. With death and mortality as recurring themes, the characters pose critical and insightful questions to the meaning of life and free will. A fascinating read for those with philosophical interests.Joseph Conrad’s work and realist style went on to influence many noteworthy writers, including George Orwell, John le Carré and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was a Polish-born author who left Poland in his teens to avoid enlistment in the Russian Army. He learned English aboard British ships and started writing in the language after settling in the UK. His most famous novel is ‘Heart of Darkness’ (1899), which was inspired by his experiences on the open sea.

A collection of three long stories, 'Twixt Land and Sea' explores the troubled life of young captains at sea. Mired by dire circumstances and moral dilemmas, Conrad's characters are no longer consoled by the sea, and their psychological suffering is rendered in a memorable way. The most anthologized story in this collection, 'The Secret Sharer', is a perfect example of a Freudian narrative that discusses human weakness and sinfulness. Joseph Conrad's work went on to influence authors like George Orwell, John le Carre and F. Scott Fitzgerald-