The Shadow-Line

A Confession

Autori

• Joseph Conrad

Parametri

Pagine

144pagine

Tempo di lettura

6ore

• Avventura
• Classici
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Storia

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Set against the backdrop of a becalmed ship, the story explores a young sea captain's harrowing first command during a crisis that symbolizes the transition from youth to maturity. As the crew succumbs to malaria and the vital medicine goes missing, tension escalates with the first mate's belief in a haunting curse. This intense narrative blends suspense and atmosphere, echoing the complex themes found in Conrad's renowned works, highlighting the struggles between fear, responsibility, and the journey toward adulthood.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2007

(In brossura)