Nostromo

A Tale of the Seaboard

Autori

• Joseph Conrad

Parametri

• 364 pagine
• 13 ore di lettura

• Avventura
• Politica
• Saggistica
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Set in a South American province, the narrative explores the clash between wealth and morality during a civil war over a lucrative silver mine. Characters, including Nostromo, the mine's principled foreman, navigate a landscape rife with greed and corruption, as American investments and English ownership complicate local politics. The story delves into the impact of capitalism on individual lives and the struggle to maintain integrity amidst overwhelming external pressures.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017