Joseph Conrad’s A Personal Record is an introspective memoir in which the author reflects on how his identity was shaped between the sea and literature. It opens with meditations ...
Part 1 focuses on irony, loyalty, and the chaos of conflict. "Gaspar Ruiz" follows a humble soldier in South America who becomes a reluctant hero amid revolution and shifting alleg...
Part 2 explores themes of desperation, honor, and fate. "An Anarchist" tells of a working man caught between ideology and survival, spiraling into disillusionment. "The Duel" spans...
Joseph Conrad’s Almayer’s Folly: A Story of an Eastern River follows Dutch trader Kaspar Almayer, who dreams of wealth in a remote Eastern settlement but finds himself mired in d...
Willems, once a promising trading clerk, begins his downfall due to arrogance and misconduct. After being cast out, he is sent to a remote island in the Malay Archipelago with Alma...
On the island, Willems seeks control, justifying his actions while alienating everyone around him. His manipulations backfire, and his bond with Alma dissolves into mistrust and be...
Young seaman Powell’s life intersects with that of Flora de Barral, a mysterious and emotionally isolated woman. Raised by a disgraced financier father, Flora faces abandonment an...
The narrative shifts to the ship Ferndale, where emotional tensions rise between Flora and the men around her. Powell grows increasingly protective, while conflicts with the stoic ...
Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness is a late 19th-century novella set along the Congo River, offering a powerful critique of imperialism. The story follows Charles Marlow, a seaman...