Victory - An Island Tale

Auteurs

• Joseph Conrad

Paramètres

• Pages: 436 pages
• Temps de lecture: 16 heures

• 20e siècle
• Classiques
• Fiction
• Histoire
• Littérature britannique

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Set on an Indonesian island, the narrative follows Axel Heyst, who lives with his Chinese assistant, Wang, after a series of misfortunes. The plot intensifies when Heyst saves a woman from assault, leading to a dangerous confrontation with the assailant, who seeks revenge by framing Heyst for murder. This psychological novel, first published in 1915, showcases Joseph Conrad's literary prowess and explores themes of isolation and morality. The edition includes a biography of the author, highlighting his significance in English literature.

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• Année de publication: 2008
• Reliure: (rigide)