Joseph Conrad
Joseph Conrad was a Polish-British novelist and story writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language and although he did not speak English fluently until his twenties, he became a master prose stylist who brought a non-English sensibility into English literature. He wrote novels and stories, many in nautical settings that depict crises of human individuality in the midst of what he saw as an indifferent, inscrutable and amoral world.
Heart of Darkness
A sailor's quest for adventure in Africa leads him on a journey into the harrowing realities of colonialism and a confrontation with the darkness within himself and others.
By Joseph Conrad
The Mirror of the Sea
Explore the lives of sailors as they navigate not only the treacherous seas, but also the depths of their own souls, facing loneliness, adventure, and the search for meaning in an endless horizon.
By Joseph Conrad
To-morrow
In a small town by the sea, a father's unwavering hope for his lost son's return clashes with the harsh realities of those around him.
By Joseph Conrad
Lord Jim
** A young man's dreams of heroism are crushed by a single act of cowardice, forcing him on a journey seeking redemption in the far reaches of the East.
By Joseph Conrad
Heart of Darkness
A seaman's hunt for a mysterious trader leads him into the heart of Africa, where he confronts the savage realities of greed and the shadowy corners of the human soul.
By Joseph Conrad
The Rover
A hardened sea captain, haunted by his past, seeks peace in revolutionary France, only to find himself caught between his old life and a nation in turmoil.
By Joseph Conrad
Tales of Unrest
** In a world of exotic locales and fraught relationships, characters struggle against treachery and their own inner demons, caught between power and vulnerability.
By Joseph Conrad
Gaspar Ruiz
In a South American revolution, a powerful man wrongly accused of desertion battles for survival amidst betrayal, injustice, and the moral complexities of war.
By Joseph Conrad
Amy Foster
A stranger from a faraway land finds love and tragedy when he washes ashore in a small English village, facing prejudice and isolation despite forming a tender bond with a local girl.
By Joseph Conrad
The Shadow Line: A Confession
A restless young captain impulsively quits his job only to find himself commanding a haunted ship on a perilous journey that tests his courage and forces him to confront the ominous shadow between youth and manhood.
By Joseph Conrad
A Personal Record
Discover the origins of a novelist's inspiration as he navigates memories of the sea, literary aspirations, and the intricate dance between life and art.
By Joseph Conrad
The Rescue: A Romance of the Shallows
Amidst the quiet beauty of a shallow sea, a ship captain's rescue mission ignites a thrilling adventure filled with shifting loyalties and moral challenges.
By Joseph Conrad
Notes on Life & Letters
Explore a writer’s personal reflections on literature, life, culture, and the timeless connection between human experience and the written word.
By Joseph Conrad
The Arrow of Gold: A Story Between Two Notes
Amidst political unrest and personal reflection, a young man's life is changed forever through a connection with a mysterious woman tied to art and rebellion.
By Joseph Conrad
The Project Gutenberg Works of Joseph Conrad: An Index
Explore a literary master's world where tales of darkness, adventure, and moral struggle await around every corner.
By Joseph Conrad
Under Western Eyes
Torn between duty and morality, a student's life spirals into a dangerous game of deceit and revolution after an assassination forces him to confront the dark side of power.
By Joseph Conrad
The Secret Sharer
A captain's first command becomes a test of morality when he shelters a fugitive, blurring the lines between responsibility and complicity.
By Joseph Conrad
Victory: An Island Tale
On a forgotten island, a lone man's isolated existence is threatened when the world finally crashes down upon his peaceful solitude.
By Joseph Conrad
The End of the Tether
An aging captain confronts a heartbreaking decline, battling to preserve his honor and provide for his daughter as his storied career fades into the twilight.
By Joseph Conrad
The nigger of the "Narcissus" : $b A tale of the forecastle
A black sailor's arrival on a merchant ship ignites a powder keg of racial tensions, forcing a crew to confront their prejudices amidst the harsh realities of life at sea.
By Joseph Conrad