The Nigger Of The 'Narcissus'/Typhoon/And Other Stories
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
This anthology brings together some of Joseph Conrad's most celebrated maritime fiction, including The Nigger of the 'Narcissus' and Typhoon, alongside other masterful short stories that cement his reputation as one of English literature's great storytellers. The Nigger of the 'Narcissus' chronicles the harrowing voyage of a merchant sailing ship from Bombay to London, where the crew's solidarity and humanity are tested by a dying West Indian sailor and a ferocious storm at sea. Typhoon presents Captain MacWhirr, a stubbornly literal-minded commander who steers his steamer directly into a monstrous Pacific typhoon, with unforgettable consequences. Written in Conrad's characteristically rich, psychological prose, these tales illuminate the moral complexities of men under pressure, the indifference of nature, and the fragile bonds of community forged at sea. Together, they represent an essential collection for any reader wishing to understand the full power and range of Conrad's genius.
Author: Joseph Conrad
Format: Paperback
Genre: Classic fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
This anthology brings together some of Joseph Conrad's most celebrated maritime fiction, including The Nigger of the 'Narcissus' and Typhoon, alongside other masterful short stories that cement his reputation as one of English literature's great storytellers. The Nigger of the 'Narcissus' chronicles the harrowing voyage of a merchant sailing ship from Bombay to London, where the crew's solidarity and humanity are tested by a dying West Indian sailor and a ferocious storm at sea. Typhoon presents Captain MacWhirr, a stubbornly literal-minded commander who steers his steamer directly into a monstrous Pacific typhoon, with unforgettable consequences. Written in Conrad's characteristically rich, psychological prose, these tales illuminate the moral complexities of men under pressure, the indifference of nature, and the fragile bonds of community forged at sea. Together, they represent an essential collection for any reader wishing to understand the full power and range of Conrad's genius.