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Joseph Conrad
"Within the Tides: Tales" by Joseph Conrad is a collection of short stories that delve into the realms of adventure, seafaring, and exploration. Through psychological character studies, Conrad explores the…
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"Notes on Life & Letters" by Joseph Conrad is a collection of insightful essays that offer literary criticism, autobiographical reflections, and observations on writing and society. Through these essays, Conrad…
The Rover is a novel by Joseph Conrad is a Historical fiction book. Set during the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, The Rover tells the story of Peyrol, a…
"Falk: A Reminiscence" is an ancient fiction classic story book written by Joseph Conrad. After the former captain dies, a young mariner takes command of a ship in the far…
The Shadow-Line is a short novel based at sea by Joseph Conrad; it is one of his later works, being written from February to December 1915. It was first published…
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Peyrol is a Master-Gunner French Republican Navy and a pirate. He longs to escape his violent life and settle down on a farm far away from the ocean and the…
Illustrated Edition: Features unique illustrations complementing the story. Includes a Comprehensive Summary: A detailed summary to enhance understanding. Character List: Detailed descriptions of key characters and their roles. Author Biography…
Under Western Eyes, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in…
Typhoon is a novella written by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1902. It tells the story of Captain MacWhirr, a stoic and unflappable sea captain, who navigates his ship, the…
Joseph Conrad: The Complete Novels is a captivating collection that delves into the profound literary world of Joseph Conrad. Immerse yourself in the timeless tales spun by one of the…
In Victory: An Island Tale, Joseph Conrad spins a captivating story of isolation and redemption. Set on a remote island, the enigmatic Axel Heyst's solitary existence is disrupted by
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In The Secret Agent, Joseph Conrad crafts a dark, gripping tale of espionage and political intrigue. Set in London, the novel follows the morally conflicted secret agent Mr. Verloc as
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Joseph Conrad's The Arrow of Gold: A Story Between Two Notes is a gripping tale of love and intrigue. Set against the backdrop of revolutionary Spain, it follows a young…
When Charles Marlow travels to Africa to serve as steamboat pilot for an ivory-trading company, he learns he is to rendezvous with Kurtz, a trading-post agent held in high regard…
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Edicion limitada en tapa dura de este clasico de la literatura moderna, en el centenario de la muerte de Joseph Conrad.
El corazon de las tinieblas narra el viaje que…
The Shadow-Line: A Confession is a novella by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1917. It is a psychological and symbolic tale that marks the transition from youth to adulthood, particularly…
Victory: An Island Tale is a novel by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1915. The story explores themes of isolation, human nature, and the complexities of love and sacrifice, set…
The Secret Agent is a novel by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1907. It is a political thriller that delves into themes of espionage, terrorism, and the moral ambiguities of…
Victory: An Island Tale, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made…
Typhoon, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its…
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On sea, on land, at the edges of the colonial experience, Joseph Conrad's short stories offer a glimpse of the violence, the kindness, and the mystery at humanity's heart.
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A story of espionage, intrigue and corruption based on a real-life attempted terrorist attack in Victorian London, The Secret Agent was one of literature’s first political thrillers, and is widely…
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Marlow, a seaman, tells of a journey up the Congo. His goal is the troubled European and ivory trader Kurtz. Worshipped and feared by invaders as well as natives, Kurtz…
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Marlow went into the jungle to find Kurtz, a once-respected ivory trader now ruling as a demigod, and uncover unsettling truths about civilization's fragility and the darkness within humanity.
Marlow, a ferry-boat captain on foreign assignment in the Congo, searches for the legendary and feared Mr Kurtz, unprepared for what he will find.
Embark on a psychological voyage with Joseph Conrad's The Secret Sharer. This gripping tale navigates the inner turmoil of a young captain who encounters a mysterious stranger aboard ship, exploring…
"Nostromo" explores political intrigue and moral dilemmas in the fictional South American country of Costaguana.
Razumov aims to overcome the denial of his noble birth by a brilliant career in the tsarist bureaucracy created by Peter the Great. But in pre-revolutionary Russia Peter’s legacy is…
Martin Edmond
Before establishing his literary career with "Heart of Darkness" in 1899, Joseph Conrad was a merchant mariner, sailing between Europe and the antipodes, including Australia. "Marlow's Dream" vividly connects Conrad's…
An intense psychological and emotional journey that mirrors the protagonist Marlow's physical trip deep into the African Congo. The novella doesn't just explore a geographical journey but delves into the…
This handsome gift edition presents Joseph Conrad's celebrated work, Heart of Darkness, featuring striking gold-embossed cover designs, gilded page edges and patterned endpapers.
The inspiration behind Apocalypse Now, Heart of…
Illustrated edition: This edition of Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard includes illustrations, a detailed summary, an author biography, and a list of characters.
Nostromo, first published in 1904, is…
An attack on the Greenwich Observatory in 1894 masterminded by Verloc, a Russian spy working for the police, and ostensibly a member of an anarchist group in Soho. His masters…
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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Joseph Conrad is one of the great figures in the tradition of the English novel. Covering a range of Conrad’s fiction, this book provides a critically-informed introduction to Conrad and…
Joseph Conrad is one of the great figures in the tradition of the English Novel. This book provides a critically-informed introduction to Conrad and his work, placing him in his…
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